Meaning & use

disagreement

noun·Academic

A difference of opinion, or a dispute or argument between people.

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The siblings had a disagreement over how to divide their late father's belongings.

Despite their disagreement, the two colleagues remained on good terms.

A note on using this word

Can range from a minor difference of opinion to a serious, heated argument, depending on context.

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