DISPUTE
/ˈdɪs.pjuːt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DISPUTE
An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
Verbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate.
To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another
To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss
"Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact."
To oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of
"to dispute assertions or arguments"
Examples of DISPUTE in a Sentence
- "Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact."
- "to dispute assertions or arguments"
Word Details
Is DISPUTE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISPUTE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DISPUTE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for DISPUTE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | p | u | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISPUTE
100 words from the letters in DISPUTE
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How to Use DISPUTE in Word Games
DISPUTE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DISPUTE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DISPUTE to find 100 additional valid words.