Meaning & use
a strong disagreement
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UK/ə ˌstrɒŋ ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
US/ə ˌstrɔːŋ ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
Meaning
nouncountable
A serious difference of opinion in which people argue firmly and clearly.
Grammar: Countable: 'a strong disagreement' for one, 'strong disagreements' for several.
Patterns
- a strong disagreement with someone
- a strong disagreement about something
- express strong disagreement
There was a strong disagreement between the two managers about the budget.
She expressed strong disagreement with the new policy.
The meeting ended in strong disagreement over who should lead the project.
Word forms
| plural | strong disagreements |
|---|
Common combinations
- express strong disagreement
- Several parents expressed strong disagreement with the school's decision.
- a strong disagreement over
- There was a strong disagreement over the terms of the contract.
- a strong disagreement between
- A strong disagreement between the brothers divided the family.
Synonyms and how they differ
- conflict
- A conflict is often longer and more serious than a disagreement, and may involve action, not just words.
- dispute
- A dispute is a formal or public argument, often one that needs to be settled officially.
- argument
- An argument can be angry and personal; a disagreement is usually calmer and about ideas.
Opposites
Word family
- disagree verb
- To have a different opinion from someone.
- disagreement noun
- A difference of opinion, without the word 'strong'.
Practice
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