All dispute synonyms
dis·pute
D d noun dispute
- dissension — strong disagreement; a contention or quarrel; discord.
- fireworks — Often, fireworks. a combustible or explosive device for producing a striking display of light or a loud noise, used for signaling or as part of a celebration.
- flare-up — to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
- fracas — a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar.
- fuss — an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle: They made a fuss over the new baby.
- hubbub — a loud, confused noise, as of many voices: There was quite a hubbub in the auditorium after the announcement.
- miff — petulant displeasure; ill humor.
- polemic — a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.
- rumpus — a noisy or violent disturbance; commotion; uproar: There was a terrible rumpus going on upstairs.
- squall — the act or sound of squalling: The baby's squall was heard next door.
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- uproar — a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil.
- variance — the state, quality, or fact of being variable, divergent, different, or anomalous.
- words — a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes black·bird· from black· bird·. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages.
- bone of contention — If a particular matter or issue is a bone of contention, it is the subject of a disagreement or argument.
- falling-out — a quarrel or estrangement between persons formerly in close association with one another.
verb dispute
- disaffirm — to deny; contradict.
- lock horns — a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc.
- take on — to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write.
- query — a question; an inquiry.
- have at — Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
- discept — To debate; to discuss.
- kick around — to strike with the foot or feet: to kick the ball; to kick someone in the shins.
- disagree — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
- thrash out — to beat soundly in punishment; flog.