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disputed

UK
/dɪˈspjuːtɪd/
US
/dɪˈspjutɪd/

Translations

disputedadjective
more disputed
Comp.
most disputed
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
US
/dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
The disputed territory has been a source of tension between the two countries for decades.
Le territoire contesté est une source de tension entre les deux pays depuis des décennies.
Additional translations
disputéSurtout en contexte politique, juridique ou territorial.
controverséQuand l'idée, le fait ou le résultat suscite un débat.
Synonyms
contested
argued
debated
challenged
controversial
disagreeable
Antonyms
undisputed
certain
accepted
disputeverb

disputed

Past Simple

disputed
Past Simple
disputed
Past Participle
disputing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈspjuːt/
US
/dɪˈspjut/
contesterPour remettre en cause une affirmation, une décision ou une sanction.
She disputed the accuracy of the report.
Elle a contesté l’exactitude du rapport.
se disputerPour échanger des arguments ou être en conflit au sujet de quelque chose.
The two scientists disputed the results of the experiment during the conference.
Les deux scientifiques se sont disputé les résultats de l’expérience pendant la conférence.
contesterDans un contexte juridique ou administratif.
The company decided to dispute the fine imposed by the regulatory agency.
L’entreprise a décidé de contester l’amende imposée par l’autorité de régulation.
Additional translations
mettre en douteQuand il s’agit de questionner la véracité ou la validité de quelque chose.
se disputerPour rivaliser ou se battre pour la possession de quelque chose.
Synonyms
argue
debate
contest
challenge
disagree
quarrel
discuss
refute
Antonyms
agree
concur

Definitions

disputedadjective
Subject to disagreement or debate.
The disputed territory has been a source of tension between the two countries for decades.
Not accepted or agreed upon by all parties involved.
The results of the election were disputed by the opposition party.
disputeverb
To argue about something; to engage in a debate or disagreement.
The two scientists disputed the results of the experiment during the conference.
To question the truth or validity of something.
She disputed the accuracy of the report, claiming it was based on outdated information.
To resist or contest something, often in a legal context.
The company decided to dispute the fine imposed by the regulatory agency.
To strive or compete for possession of something; to claim something that others also seek or assert.
Several knights disputed the throne after the king's death.
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