#dispute__difference__difference_of_opinion__conflict a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"
supertype: #disagreement the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing
subtype: #controversy__contention__contestation__tilt__argument__arguing a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
subtype: #sparring.controversy an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
subtype: #polemic a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
subtype: #wrangle__quarrel__row__words__word__run-in__runin__dustup an angry dispute; "they had a quarrel"; "they had words"
subtype: #altercation__affray__fracas noisy quarrel
subtype: #batrachomyomachia a silly altercation
subtype: #bicker__bickering__spat__tiff__squabble__fuss petty quarrel
subtype: #bust-up a serious quarrel (especially one that ends a friendship)
subtype: #fight an intense verbal dispute; "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"
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