dispute dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/

noun

1. () A disagreement or argument about something important  ( conflict , difference , difference of opinion , dispute )
   a disagreement or argument about something important
    He had a dispute with his wife
   he had a dispute with his wife
    There were irreconcilable differences
   there were irreconcilable differences
    The familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats
   the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats
   
2. Coming into conflict with  ( contravention , dispute )
   coming into conflict with
   

verb

1. () Take exception to  ( gainsay , dispute , challenge )
   take exception to
    She challenged his claims
   She challenged his claims
   
2. () Have a disagreement over something  ( altercate , argufy , scrap , dispute , quarrel )
   have a disagreement over something
    We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America
   We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America
    These two fellows are always scrapping over something
   These two fellows are always scrapping over something