controversy

dissensions

dɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)n

noun

disagreement that leads to discord.

these issues caused bitter dissension in the party

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dissension

dɪˈsɛnʃ(ə)n

noun

disagreement that leads to discord.

these issues caused bitter dissension in the party

disagreement,difference of opinion,dispute,dissent,variance,conflict,friction,strife,discord,discordance,discordancy,disunion,disaffection,rivalry,antagonism,argument,debate,controversy,disputation,contention,quarrelling,wrangling,bickering,squabbling,falling-out

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disputes

noun

a disagreement or argument.

a territorial dispute between the two countries

debate,discussion,discourse,disputation,argument,controversy,contention,disagreement,altercation,falling-out,quarrelling,variance,dissension,conflict,friction,strife,discord,antagonism,velitation,contestation,quarrel,squabble,shouting match,difference of opinion,clash,wrangle,feud,fight,fracas,brawl,donnybrook,tiff,spat,scrap,run-in,row,barney,slanging match,ding-dong,bust-up,afters,rammy,rhubarb,broil,miff

verb

argue about (something).

the point has been much disputed

debate,discuss,exchange views,quarrel,argue,disagree,have a disagreement,have an altercation,clash,wrangle,bicker,squabble,bandy words,cross swords,lock horns,fall out,have words,argufy,scrap,have a tiff,have a spat,altercate

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dispute

noun

a disagreement or argument.

a territorial dispute between the two countries

debate,discussion,discourse,disputation,argument,controversy,contention,disagreement,altercation,falling-out,quarrelling,variance,dissension,conflict,friction,strife,discord,antagonism,velitation,contestation,quarrel,squabble,shouting match,difference of opinion,clash,wrangle,feud,fight,fracas,brawl,donnybrook,tiff,spat,scrap,run-in,row,barney,slanging match,ding-dong,bust-up,afters,rammy,rhubarb,broil,miff

verb

argue about (something).

the point has been much disputed

debate,discuss,exchange views,quarrel,argue,disagree,have a disagreement,have an altercation,clash,wrangle,bicker,squabble,bandy words,cross swords,lock horns,fall out,have words,argufy,scrap,have a tiff,have a spat,altercate

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disputations

dɪspjuːˈteɪʃ(ə)n
dɪspjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n

noun

debate or argument.

promoting consensus rather than disputation

debate,discussion,dispute,argument,arguing,argumentation,altercation,wrangling,sparring,dissension,disagreement,disharmony,conflict,contention,controversy,polemics,contestation,velitation

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disputation

dɪspjuːˈteɪʃ(ə)n
dɪspjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n

noun

debate or argument.

promoting consensus rather than disputation

debate,discussion,dispute,argument,arguing,argumentation,altercation,wrangling,sparring,dissension,disagreement,disharmony,conflict,contention,controversy,polemics,contestation,velitation

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disagreements

dɪsəˈɡriːmənt

noun

lack of consensus or approval.

there was some disagreement about the details

dissent,lack of agreement,difference of opinion,dispute,variance,controversy,disaccord,discord,contention,divisions,argument,debate,quarrel,wrangle,squabble,altercation,disputation,war of words,contretemps,misunderstanding,strife,conflict,bickering,sparring,dissension,disharmony,falling-out,tiff,barney,set-to,shouting/slanging match,spat,ding-dong,row,afters,rammy

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disagreement

dɪsəˈɡriːmənt

noun

lack of consensus or approval.

there was some disagreement about the details

dissent,lack of agreement,difference of opinion,dispute,variance,controversy,disaccord,discord,contention,divisions,argument,debate,quarrel,wrangle,squabble,altercation,disputation,war of words,contretemps,misunderstanding,strife,conflict,bickering,sparring,dissension,disharmony,falling-out,tiff,barney,set-to,shouting/slanging match,spat,ding-dong,row,afters,rammy

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debates

dɪˈbeɪt

noun

a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote.

last night’s debate on the Education Bill

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verb

argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner.

MPs debated the issue in the Commons

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debate

dɪˈbeɪt

noun

a formal discussion on a particular matter in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward and which usually ends with a vote.

last night’s debate on the Education Bill

discussion,exchange of views,discourse,parley,argument,dispute,wrangle,altercation,war of words,arguing,argumentation,wrangling,sparring,disputation,dissension,disagreement,controversy,contention,conflict,disharmony,negotiations,talks,dialogue,comment,interest,confab,rap session,velitation,contestation

verb

argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner.

MPs debated the issue in the Commons

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