dispute

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪsˈpjuːt/
• SAMPA: /dIs"pju:t/
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[change] Noun

Singular dispute

Plural disputes

1. An argument or disagreement

   The taxi driver and the passenger had a dispute over the fee.

[change] Verb

Plain form dispute

Third-person singular disputes

Past tense disputed

Past participle disputed

Present participle disputing

1. To argue against something; to discuss or debate.

   He disputed what she said, claiming she was lying

2. To fight against; to resist.

[change] Synonyms

• argue
• debate
• discuss
• resist