Synonyms for

Disputed

Verb / dɪˈspju:tʌd / / dɪˈspju:tɪd / Another word for disputed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to argue or disagree with someone about something

Synonyms & similar words

altercate argufy quarrel challenge dispute scrap gainsay argue debate quarrel contradict oppose contest disagree dissent challenge fight wrangle dispute litigate protest altercate bicker spat tiff feud clash

Synonyms by register

Formal

contested challenged debatable arguable

Informal

up for grabs up in the air in question

Literary

contended controversed

Antonyms

agreed accepted settled acknowledged undisputed uncontested approved

Common collocations

  • disputed territory
  • disputed election
  • disputed claim
  • disputed facts
  • disputed ownership
  • disputed will
  • disputed ground

Word family

noun dispute
verb dispute
adjective disputable
adverb disputedly

Usage note

Often used to describe something that is not universally agreed upon, such as a border, an election result, or a legal claim. Can imply a lack of clear consensus or ongoing argument.

Example sentences

  1. The siblings disputed over what to watch on TV.
  2. The students disputed the answer to the math problem.
  3. The neighbors disputed the property line.
  4. The athletes disputed the referee's call.
  5. The politicians disputed the new law.

Quotes

  • A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts. - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
  • The best way to settle a question is not by disputing it, but by ignoring it. - William James
  • The only way to win an argument is to avoid it. - Dale Carnegie

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