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Definition dispute in American English

dispute verb

verb
/dɪˈspjut/
1

to say that something such as a fact is not true or correct

Example

They do not dispute the fact that the company is in trouble.

Example

He disputed claims that the drug had not been adequately tested.

Synonyms and related words
2

to argue about something

Example

The outcome of the election was immediately disputed by the other party.

Definition dispute in American English