disputing
dɪˈspjuːtɪŋ
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Definition of disputing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
conflictarguing or debating about something
  • The disputing parties couldn't reach an agreement.
arguing debating
2.
controversialcharacterized by controversy or debate
  • The disputing issue divided the community.
controversial debated

Noun

argumentthe act of arguing or having a disagreement
  • The disputing between the two teams lasted for hours.
vicarship
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Origin of disputing

Latin, disputare (to argue)

Terms with disputing included in their meaning

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peace
agreement between disputing parties to stop fighting
argument
the act of arguing or disputing in a debate
conflict
disputing or challenging something
debate
the act of disputing or challenging something
dispute
act of challenging or disputing a claim or idea
dispute
time for disputing parties to reconsider actions
legal payment
making a payment while disputing its necessity
debate
the act of arguing or disputing

Examples of disputing in a sentence

  • Disputing factions disrupted the meeting.
  • The disputing topic led to heated arguments in the meeting.
  • Disputing claims about the policy caused unrest among the employees.
  • Disputing over the contract delayed the project by a week.
  • Their constant disputing made dinner uncomfortable for everyone.

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  1. French:en conflit, contestation, ...
  2. German:streitend, Streit, ...
  3. Italian:che discute, disputa, ...
  4. Spanish:en disputa, discusión, ...
  5. Portuguese:em disputa, disputa, ...
  6. Chinese:争议中的, 争执, ...
  7. Japanese:議論している, 争い, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَنازِع, تَنَازُع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְוַכֵּחַ, הִתְוַכְּחוּת, ...
  10. Russian:спорящие, спор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сперечаються, сперечання, ...
  12. Hindi:विवाद कर रहे, विवाद, ...
dispute
ˈdɪspjuːt

Definition of dispute - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
general conflictdisagreement or argument
  • The dispute between the neighbors lasted for months..
argument conflict
2.
communicationformal debate or contention in speech or writing
  • The academic dispute was published in a well-known journal..
argument debate

Verb

1.
communicationintr.engage in a debate or argumentintr.
  • The candidates disputed over the new policy.
argue contend
2.
opposetr.express disagreement or oppositiontr.
  • They disputed the new rules imposed by the school.
challenge contest oppose
3.
propertytr.fight for control or ownership of somethingtr.
  • The two companies disputed the rights to the technology.
argue challenge contest
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Expressions with dispute

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not subject to disagreement
The facts presented are beyond dispute.
being argued or contested
The election results are still in dispute.
conflict between workers and employer about pay, hours or conditions
The factory closed temporarily because of a major labour dispute.
disagreement between groups or states about the position of their shared boundary
The two countries entered talks to resolve their long-standing border dispute.
disagreement between taxpayer and government about payment or calculation of taxes
The company entered a tax dispute over deductions claimed in previous years.
disagreement between people or organizations about rights or duties under law
The two neighbors entered a legal dispute over the property line.

Origin of dispute

Latin, dis (apart) + putare (reckon)

Examples of dispute in a sentence

  • A dispute arose during the meeting.
  • Their dispute over the theory lasted for years.
  • The legal dispute attracted media attention.
  • They disputed the referee's decision during the match.
  • The neighbors disputed the boundary line for years.
  • She disputed the charges brought against her in court.

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  1. French:conflit, contester, ...
  2. German:Streit, streiten, ...
  3. Italian:disputa, discutere, ...
  4. Spanish:disputa, discutir, ...
  5. Portuguese:disputa, discutir, ...
  6. Chinese:争端, 争执, ...
  7. Japanese:争い, 議論する, ...
  8. Arabic:نِزَاع, نَاقَش, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִכְסוּךְ, לְהִתְוַכֵּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:спор, спорить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:конфлікт, сперечатися, ...
  12. Hindi:विवाद, विवाद करना, ...
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