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DISPUTED Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word disputed. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word disputed. (close relations)

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altercate
verbv
verb

• have a disagreement over something

argufy
verbv
verb

• have a disagreement over something

challenge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

conflict
nounn
noun

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests

• an incompatibility of dates or events

• opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)

• a disagreement or argument about something important

verb

• be in conflict

• go against, as of rules and laws

contravention
nounn
noun

• coming into conflict with

difference
nounn
noun

• the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• a significant change

• the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend

gainsay
verbv
verb

• take exception to

quarrel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angry dispute

• an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges

verb

• have a disagreement over something

scrap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

• worthless material that is to be disposed of

• a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used

• the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

verb

• dispose of (something useless or old)

• have a disagreement over something

• make into scrap or refuse

difference of opinion
nounn
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

Best Hypernyms For DISPUTED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disputed, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
contend argue contest debate disagreement fence repugn resistance

Alternatives for ALTERCATE

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