Definition of "dispute" in English

noun

1. An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

2. (uncountable) Verbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate.

verb

1. (intransitive) to contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another.

2. (transitive) to make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss

   • Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact.

3. to oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of

   • to dispute assertions or arguments

4. to strive or contend about; to contest

5. (obsolete) to struggle against; to resist