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dispute

Description:

Dispute, as a verb, refers to a disagreement or argument between two or more parties over a specific topic or issue. As a noun, it is the act of expressing disagreement or a contention between individuals, organizations, or groups.

Usage:

As a verb:

1. She disputed with her brother over the remote control.
2. The students disputed the answer during the class discussion.
3. It is pointless to dispute with him; he never changes his mind.

As a noun:

1. The dispute between the two neighbors escalated into a full-blown legal battle.
2. They resolved their business dispute through mediation and avoided a lawsuit.
3. The ongoing territorial dispute has strained diplomatic relations between the countries.

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