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  1. 1. v. i. To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of; as, to dispute assertions or arguments. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To strive or contend about; to contest. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To struggle against; to resist. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. i. Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. i. Contest; struggle; quarrel. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. a disagreement or argument about something important Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. coming into conflict with Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. take exception to Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. have a disagreement over something Source: wordnet

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