Dispute Meaning in English
word
/dɪˈspjut/
di-SPYOOT
/dɪspjˈuːt/
di-SPYOOT
Definition
A serious argument or disagreement, often about something important; can also refer to a formal debate or challenge about an issue.
Usage & Nuances
'Dispute' is more formal than 'argument' and is often used in legal, business, or official contexts ('trade dispute', 'legal dispute'). Common with 'resolve', 'settle', 'in dispute'. As a verb, it means to challenge or deny something.
Spanish: disputa - desacuerdo - conflicto (formal)Portuguese (BR): disputa - discussão (formal)Portuguese (PT): disputa - discussão (formal)Chinese (Simplified): 争议 - 争论 (正式)Chinese (Traditional): 爭議 - 爭論 (正式)Hindi: विवाद - झगड़ा (औपचारिक)Arabic: نزاع - خلاف (رسمي)Bengali: বিতর্ক - বিরোধ - দ্বন্দ্বRussian: спор - разногласие - диспутJapanese: 紛争 - 論争Vietnamese: tranh chấp - tranh cãiKorean: 분쟁 - 논쟁Turkish: anlaşmazlık - ihtilaf - tartışmaUrdu: تنازع - جھگڑا - اختلافIndonesian: sengketa - perselisihan - perdebatan
Example Sentences
There was a dispute between the neighbors about the fence.
basic
The companies are in a legal dispute over the patent.
basic
They tried to settle the dispute peacefully.
basic
That contract clause has been in dispute for years.
natural
If you dispute the charges, you can call customer service.
natural
It’s not worth getting into a dispute over something so minor.
natural