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Common collocations with disagreement in American Collocation

disagreement noun

US /ˌdɪsəˈɡrimənt/

serious

considerable
deep
major
serious
significant
strong
substantial
widespread

These proposals are likely to cause significant disagreement among party members.

too basic to be resolved

fundamental
irreconcilable
irresolvable
profound
unresolved

When faced with a fundamental disagreement between two scientists, what are we to conclude?

not very serious

minor
slight

Disputes with neighbours can range from minor disagreements to serious harassment.

angry

bitter
sharp
violent

He had a sharp disagreement with John Wesley over doctrinal matters.

about particular subjects or issues

doctrinal
moral
political
theological

Even within major faiths there are moral disagreements.

have a disagreement

be in
have

Of course we have disagreements from time to time.

resolve or avoid disagreement

avoid
handle
resolve
settle
solve

It is important to resolve any disagreements through discussion.

cause disagreement

cause
provoke

The question of whether Britain could join the European single currency is causing disagreement again.

express disagreement

air
express
voice

Some colleagues have expressed disagreement with this view.

happen

arise
emerge
erupt
exist
occur

Both parties agree that it is in their interest to deal speedily with any disagreement that arises.

continue or get worse

escalate
persist
remain

Deep disagreements remain over any future UN role in Iraq.