DISPUTING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

coming into conflict with

Part of speech: Noun

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example: he had a dispute with his wife; there were irreconcilable differences; the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats

Part of speech: Verb

have a disagreement over something

Example: We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America; These two fellows are always scrapping over something

Part of speech: Verb

take exception to

Example: She challenged his claims