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dispute

dispute

Meaning of dispute

formal argument

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British English/ˈdɪspjuːt/
American English/ə dɪˈspjut/
Russian transcription[ˈspor]/[dʲisˈput]
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dispute with English translation

dispute usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The dispute over the contract went to arbitration.

Спор по контракту дошёл до арбитража.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

They had a dispute about money but later agreed.

У них был спор из‑за денег, но позже они пришли к согласию.

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dispute belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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dispute synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between dispute / argument / debate / disagreement / controversy / quarrel

🇬🇧English

a verbal exchange where people disagree; can be personal or logical

B2Very Often

They had an argument about money yesterday.

🇬🇧English

a formal discussion of opposing arguments, often public or structured

B2Very Often

The debate over climate policy continues in parliament.

🇬🇧English

a lack of consensus or agreement; generally milder and less personal

B2Very Often

There was a disagreement about the project's timeline.

C
🇬🇧English
controversy

a prolonged public dispute or strong public disagreement, often contentious

B2Often

The decision sparked a major controversy in the press.

🇬🇧English

an angry dispute or disagreement, often between people who know each other

B2Often

They had a quarrel that lasted for days.

🇬🇧English

a serious disagreement or clash, can be interpersonal, political, or armed

B2Very Often

Long-standing conflicts between the groups led to sporadic violence.

A
🇬🇧English
altercation

a noisy or angry argument, often brief and sometimes physical

B2Rarely

A brief altercation broke out outside the club.

C
🇬🇧English
contention

a point asserted in an argument or a matter in dispute; more abstract/formal

B2Rarely

Her main contention was that the policy was unfair.

C
🇬🇧English
clash

a conflict or confrontation between opposing forces or ideas; can be sudden

B2Often

There was a clash between protesters and police.

🇬🇧English

resistance or dissent expressed by individuals or organized groups; also a formal political group

B2Often

The opposition criticized the government's new bill.

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How to pronounce dispute and what this word means

dispute means dispute. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce dispute

/ˈdɪspjuːt/

dispute translation

dispute

dispute examples

The dispute over the contract went to arbitration.

dispute transcription

/ˈdɪspjuːt/, /ə dɪˈspjut/

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dispute meaning: what does it mean?

formal argument

dispute pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

dispute is pronounced as /ˈdɪspjuːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

dispute definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The dispute over the contract went to arbitration. Translation: Спор по контракту дошёл до арбитража.

Is dispute part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, dispute can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is dispute part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, dispute can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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