noun.
Argumentative contention: earnest discussion of opposing views or opinions; controversial strife.
noun.
Wrangling; contention; strife; quarrel.
noun.
A contest of any kind.
noun.
Synonyms Controversy, Dispute (see controversy), debate, discussion, altercation.
To engage in argument or discussion; argue in opposition; oppose another in argument: absolutely or with with or against.
Hence To engage in altercation; wrangle; quarrel.
To strive or contend in opposition to a competitor; compete: as, to dispute for the prize.
To argue about; discuss.
To argue against; attempt to disprove or overthrow by reasoning; controvert; deny: as, to dispute an assertion, opinion, claim, or the like.
To call in question; express doubt of or opposition to; object to.
To strive to gain or to maintain; contest: as, to dispute a prize.
To encounter; strive against.
Synonyms Debate, Discuss, etc. See argue.