Definition of Dispute

Verb: dispute di'spyoot

Question the truth or validity of; take exception to
"She disputed his claims";
- challenge, gainsay
Have a disagreement over something
- quarrel, scrap, argufy, altercate
Fight against or resist strongly
"Don't dispute it!";
- fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend
[archaic] Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
- resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm

Noun: dispute di'spyoot

A disagreement or argument about something important
"he had a dispute with his wife";
- difference, difference of opinion, conflict
Coming into conflict with
- contravention