'Dispute' definitions:
Definition of 'dispute'
From: WordNet
noun
A disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats" [syn: dispute, difference, difference of opinion, conflict]
noun
Coming into conflict with [syn: dispute, contravention]
verb
verb
Definition of 'Dispute'
From: GCIDE
- Dispute \Dis*pute"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Disputed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disputing.] [OE. desputen, disputen, OF. desputer, disputer, F. disputer, from L. disputare, disputatum; dis- + putare to clean; hence, fig., to clear up, set in order, reckon, think. See Putative, Pure.] To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle. [1913 Webster]
- Therefore disputed [reasoned, --Rev. Ver.] he in synagogue with the Jews. --Acts xvii. 17. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Dispute'
From: GCIDE
- Dispute \Dis*pute"\, n. [Cf. F. dispute. See Dispute, v. i.]
- 1. Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate. [1913 Webster]
- Addicted more To contemplation and profound dispute. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Contest; struggle; quarrel. --De Foe. [1913 Webster]
- Beyond dispute, Without dispute, indisputably; incontrovertibly.
- Syn: Altercation; controversy; argumentation; debate; discussion; quarrel; disagreement; difference; contention; wrangling. See Altercation. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Dispute'
From: GCIDE
- Dispute \Dis*pute"\, v. t.
- 1. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss. [1913 Webster]
- The rest I reserve it be disputed how the magistrate is to do herein. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of; as, to dispute assertions or arguments. [1913 Webster]
- To seize goods under the disputed authority of writs of assistance. --Bancroft. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To strive or contend about; to contest. [1913 Webster]
- To dispute the possession of the ground with the Spaniards. --Prescott. [1913 Webster]
- 4. To struggle against; to resist. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- Dispute it [grief] like a man. --Shak.
- Syn: To controvert; contest; gainsay; doubt; question; argue; debate; discuss; impugn. See Argue. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'dispute'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abjure,
- agitate,
- altercate,
- altercation,
- apologetics,
- apologia,
- apology,
- argue,
- argufy,
- argument,
- argumentation,
- asking,
- assert the contrary,
- awake a doubt,
- bandy words,
- be diffident,
- be doubtful,
- be dubious,
- be skeptical,
- be uncertain,
- beef,
- belie,
- bicker,
- bicker over,
- bickering,
- bitch,
- blood feud,
- boggle,
- boycott,
- brawl,
- bringing into question,
- broil,
- buck,
- call in question,
- canvass,
- casuistry,
- cat-and-dog life,
- catechizing,
- cavil,
- challenge,
- choplogic,
- combat,
- combative reaction,
- complain,
- complain loudly,
- complaint,
- conflict,
- confront,
- confute,
- contend,
- contend about,
- contend with,
- contention,
- contentiousness,
- contest,
- contestation,
- contradict,
- contravene,
- controversy,
- controvert,
- counter,
- counteraction,
- cross,
- cross swords,
- cry out against,
- cut and thrust,
- debate,
- defense,
- defiance,
- demonstrate,
- demonstrate against,
- demur,
- deny,
- differ,
- difference of opinion,
- disaffirm,
- disagree with,
- disagreement,
- disallow,
- disavow,
- discept,
- disclaim,
- discord,
- discuss,
- discussion,
- disown,
- disprove,
- disputation,
- dissension,
- dissent,
- dissent from,
- dissentience,
- distrust,
- disturbance,
- donnybrook,
- donnybrook fair,
- doubt,
- duel,
- embroilment,
- enmity,
- enter a protest,
- examination,
- expostulate,
- face down,
- face out,
- face up to,
- falling-out,
- feud,
- fight,
- fight against,
- fight over,
- fighting,
- flite,
- fliting,
- flyting,
- forswear,
- fracas,
- fractiousness,
- front,
- fuss,
- gainsay,
- give and take,
- greet with skepticism,
- half believe,
- harbor suspicions,
- hassle,
- have it out,
- have reservations,
- have words,
- holler,
- hostility,
- howl,
- hubbub,
- hurrah,
- imbroglio,
- impugn,
- inquiring,
- interpellation,
- interrogation,
- join issue,
- join issue upon,
- kick,
- kick against,
- Kilkenny cats,
- litigation,
- lock horns,
- logomachize,
- logomachy,
- make a stand,
- march,
- meet head-on,
- miff,
- misgive,
- mistrust,
- moot,
- negativism,
- noncooperation,
- not accept,
- not admit,
- nullify,
- object,
- object to,
- objection,
- obstinacy,
- offer resistance,
- open quarrel,
- oppose,
- opposition,
- paper war,
- passage of arms,
- passive resistance,
- pettifog,
- picket,
- plead,
- polemic,
- polemicize,
- polemics,
- polemize,
- press objections,
- probing,
- protest,
- pumping,
- quarrel,
- quarrel over,
- quarreling,
- quarrelsomeness,
- query,
- querying,
- question,
- questioning,
- quibble,
- quiz,
- quizzing,
- raise a howl,
- raise a question,
- rally,
- reaction,
- rebuff,
- rebut,
- recalcitrance,
- recalcitrancy,
- recalcitrate,
- recalcitration,
- recant,
- refractoriness,
- refuse to admit,
- refute,
- reluct,
- reluctance,
- remonstrance,
- remonstrate,
- renitence,
- renitency,
- renounce,
- repel,
- repellence,
- repellency,
- repudiate,
- repulse,
- repulsion,
- resistance,
- retract,
- revoke,
- revolt,
- rhubarb,
- row,
- rumpus,
- scrapping,
- scruple,
- seeking,
- set to,
- set-to,
- sharp words,
- show fight,
- sit in,
- slanging match,
- smell a rat,
- snarl,
- Socratic method,
- spar,
- spat,
- squabble,
- squabble over,
- squabbling,
- squawk,
- stand,
- stand at bay,
- stand up against,
- stand up to,
- state a grievance,
- strife,
- strike,
- strive against,
- struggle,
- suspect,
- take back,
- take exception to,
- take issue with,
- take sides,
- teach in,
- thrash out,
- throw doubt upon,
- tiff,
- traverse,
- treat with reserve,
- try conclusions,
- tussle,
- uncooperativeness,
- vendetta,
- verbal engagement,
- war,
- war of words,
- warfare,
- withstand,
- withstanding,
- words,
- wrangle,
- wrangle over,
- wrangling,
- yell bloody murder