Meaning & use
disagree
To hold a different opinion from someone else, or to fail to match or be consistent with something.
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The two economists disagreed sharply about whether the new tax would help or hurt small businesses.
Spicy food tends to disagree with him, so he avoids it before long flights.
A note on using this word
Disagree with can describe differing opinions or, less commonly, food or climate that causes physical discomfort.
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