dispute

• Substantiv, das eine Meinungsverschiedenheit, einen Streit oder eine Debatte zwischen zwei oder mehr Parteien über eine bestimmte Frage oder Behauptung bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a disagreement, argument, or debate between two or more parties over a particular issue or claim.

1. Argument or disagreementB1formal

   A serious disagreement or argument between two or more parties.

   Streit oder Meinungsverschiedenheit

   • The neighbors had a dispute over the property line.
   • The dispute between the two companies was settled in court.
   • They tried to resolve the dispute through mediation.

   Synonymealtercationargumentclashcontretempsdisagreementfeudquarrelrowsquabblewrangle

   Antonymeaccordagreementconcordconcurrenceconsensusharmony

2. Controversy or debateB2formal

   A public or formal debate about a particular issue.

   Streit oder Diskussion

   • There is a heated dispute over the new tax policy.
   • The dispute about climate change continues among scientists.
   • The dispute regarding the election results lasted for weeks.

   Synonymealtercationargumentcontentioncontroversydebatediscussiondisputation

   Antonymeaccordagreementconsensusharmony

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Auseinandersetzung oder Diskussion über etwas zu bezeichnen, sowie das Bezweifeln der Wahrheit oder Berechtigung von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of arguing or debating about something, or questioning the truth or validity of something.

1. B2formal

   To argue or debate about something, often with strong disagreement.

   Bestreiten

   • The lawyers disputed the terms of the contract for hours.
   • They disputed over the ownership of the land.
   • The two politicians disputed the validity of the election results.

   Synonymearguebickerchallengecontestdebatequarrelquestionquibblesquabblewrangle

   Antonymeacceptacquiesceagreeconcur

2. Question or challengeB2formal

   To question the truth or validity of a statement or claim.

   Bestreiten

   • The scientist disputed the findings of the study.
   • She disputed his version of the events.
   • Many experts dispute the accuracy of the report.

   Synonymecall into questionchallengecontestcontrovertdoubtimpugnqueryquestion

   Antonymeacceptacknowledgeagreeconcede