dispute

/dis'pju:t/
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dispute

Two neighbors have a dispute over the property line.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A disagreement, argument, or debate: A "dispute" is a serious disagreement, often involving opposing arguments or claims about something important.
    • A conflict or quarrel: It can refer to a verbal fight or a state of conflict between people, groups, or parties.

  2. Verb:

    • To argue, debate, or disagree about: To "dispute" something means to argue against it, question its truth or validity, or engage in a debate.
    • To contest or challenge: To "dispute" can also mean to oppose, resist, or fight for control over something.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The two companies are involved in a legal dispute over the patent.
    • There was a dispute among the neighbors about the property line.
    • The matter is still in dispute and has not been resolved.

  • Verb:

    • The historians dispute the exact date of the event.
    • She disputed the charges on her bill, claiming they were incorrect.
    • The team is not disputing the final score; they accept the loss.
Advanced Usage
  • "Beyond dispute" / "Without dispute": Undeniable; accepted as true or certain by everyone.
    • Her talent as a musician is beyond dispute.
  • "In dispute": Being argued about or not yet settled.
    • The ownership of the land is currently in dispute.
  • "To settle a dispute": To resolve an argument or disagreement.
    • They brought in a mediator to help settle the dispute.
Variants and Related Words
  • Disputable (adj): Open to argument or debate; not definitely settled.
    • The origins of the custom are disputable.
  • Disputant (n): A person engaged in a dispute or argument.
  • Disputation (n): Formal debate or argument.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Argument, controversy, disagreement, conflict, quarrel, debate.
  • Verb: Debate, argue, contest, challenge, question, oppose.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions

(Note: "Dispute" is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. Its meanings are typically conveyed through the verb itself or in set phrases like those listed in "Advanced Usage.")

Related Idioms
  • "To dispute every inch": To argue fiercely or resist stubbornly over even the smallest details.
    • They disputed every inch of the contract during negotiations.
dispute

Two neighbors have a dispute over the property line.

Noun
  1. coming into conflict with
  2. 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
Verb
  1. have a disagreement over something
    • We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America
    • These two fellows are always scrapping over something
  2. take exception to
    • She challenged his claims

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