disputed

US /dɪˈspjuː.t̬ɪd/

UK /dɪˈspjuː.t̬ɪd/

1.

umstritten

argue about (something); discuss heatedly.

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he taught and disputed with local poets

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debate discuss quarrel argue disagree clash wrangle bicker squabble bandy words cross swords lock horns fall out argufy scrap altercate

2.

umstritten

compete for; strive to win.

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the two drivers crashed while disputing the lead

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dispute disputation disputable