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Agreement and Disagreement - Disagreement and Dispute

Here you will learn some English words related to disagreement and dispute such as "vendetta", "tiff", and "stir".

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Words Related to Agreement and Disagreement

to keep defending one's plans or opinions despite facing opposition

Ex: He kept offering me less money , but held my ground and got the full asking price .
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stalemate
[noun]

a situation where no argument can be settled or no one can win in a contest

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to stick to one's opinions; to not move back

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stand-off
[noun]

a situation in which reaching an agreement seems impossible

Ex: The political debate ended in stand-off, with neither party willing to concede .
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a subject or issue over which people disagree and therefore no progress can be made

Ex: The potential merger faced sticking point when the two companies could n't agree on the leadership structure of the combined entity .
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stir
[noun]

a situation where there is excitement, annoyance, or shock

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to intentionally try to cause trouble or arguments

Ex: The online troll was banned for consistently attempting stir up animosity in various communities .
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stormy
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involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

Ex: stormy exchange left everyone feeling tense and unsettled .
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strife
[noun]

violent disagreement between people

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to argue or compete with someone or something, particularly to get something specific

Ex: struggled with his business partner about the direction of the company .
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struggle
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a contest or conflict in which people try to get something

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a claim that one has moral superiority over others

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to argue or disagree with someone over something

Ex: While historians take issue, the stories of ancient mythology and modern-day urban legends often serve as reflections of societal values and beliefs .
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to engage in a quarrel or argument with someone or something

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tangle
[noun]

a disagreement, fight, or conflict

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to engage in a fight or argument with someone or something

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to separate or destroy by causing serious arguments in a country, organization, or group

Ex: Political differences can tear a nation apart.
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said to mean something is done without caring if someone gets offended or upset

Ex: During the political debate, it was evident that the gloves were off, and the candidates engaged in a heated exchange.
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thorny
[Adjective]

causing problem or difficulty

Ex: The company faced thorny dilemma when it came to choosing between profitability and sustainability .
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tiff
[noun]

a small argument between two people who love each other or are close friends

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someone with a tendency to cause difficulty, particularly by encouraging others to question those in authority

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a state of instability, disorder, or conflict

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turbulent
[Adjective]

having a chaotic or unstable quality, often marked by disorder or conflict

Ex: turbulent relationship with her parents affected her self-esteem and choices in life .
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turf war
[noun]

a violent fight or argument between rivals over the control of a specific area or activity

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tussle
[noun]

a fight, struggle, or argument, particularly to get something

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to tussle
[Verb]

to struggle or fight with someone, particularly to get something

Ex: Siblings tussled for control of the TV remote , each wanting to choose the channel .
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unbridgeable
[Adjective]

(of a difference between people or their ideas) unable to be closed or made smaller because of being major

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reluctantly

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to unlike
[Verb]

to show that one no longer likes an online post or comment by clicking on a specific icon

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unfriendliness or disagreements between individuals

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unsettled
[Adjective]

(of a disagreement, question, etc.) not resolved yet

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unsympathetic
[Adjective]

unwilling to support an action, idea, etc.; disagreeing with something

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in a manner that is unkind; without compassion

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uproar
[noun]

a situation where there is a lot of noise caused by upset or angry people

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vendetta
[noun]

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

Ex: Authorities struggled to intervene in vendetta, as deep-seated grudges made reconciliation nearly impossible .
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to aggressively become involved in a fight, argument, etc. without consideration

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to engage in an argument, discussion, etc. forcefully or aggressively without consideration

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war of words
[phrase]

a long argument between people

Ex: The media covered the celebritieswar of words extensively as it unfolded , keeping the public enthralled .
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used to say that someone has two options, either accept what has been said or leave it be

Ex: The coach 's authoritarian coaching style employed a their way or the highway" mentality , leaving players with no choice but to conform or leave the team .
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who says
[phrase]

used to express disagreement with an opinion or statement

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used to politely express complete disagreement

Ex: With respect, I think you ’re wrong .
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to worst
[Verb]

to defeat, outdo, or get the better of someone, especially in a struggle or contest

Ex: He worsted every challenger he 's faced so far .
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to have a noisy and intense argument

Ex: The siblings continued wrangle about the distribution of household chores , creating a commotion in the house .
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wrangle
[noun]

a prolonged and complicated argument or dispute, often involving a lot of discussion and disagreement

Ex: Despite wrangle over minor details , they eventually reached a consensus .
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wrangling
[noun]

involvement in a prolonged and complicated argument

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yeah, right
[interjection]

‌used to express disagreement with or disbelief at a statement

Ex: You're going to win the lottery with just one ticket?
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