dispute

US /dɪˈspjuːt/

UK /dɪˈspjuːt/

1.

a disagreement, argument, or debate

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The border dispute between the two countries escalated.

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They settled their dispute through mediation.

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argument debate controversy quarrel conflict

1.

to argue about something; to discuss heatedly

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They continued to dispute the terms of the contract.

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No one can dispute the fact that he is talented.

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argue debate challenge question contest

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disputation disputable