disagree

Hold opposing views

To disagree is to hold a different opinion or to differ in judgment: We disagree about politics, but we're still friends.

People disagree with each other or with statements and ideas.

Things that disagree fail to match or correspond: The two accounts disagree on key details.

When food or climate disagrees with you, it causes discomfort or illness: Spicy food disagrees with me.

differ

differ

Be unlike another

  • divergeSeparate into directions
  • contrastNotable difference between things
  • varyTo show differences

deviate · distinct · disparate · inconsistent · incongruent · discrepant · incompatible · clash · mismatch · conflict

argue

argue

Verbally oppose another's view

bicker · squabble · wrangle · clash · contend · spar · quibble · row · feud · fight

dissent

dissent

Disagreement with authority

reject · resist · rebel · defy · challenge · contradict · noncompliance · nonconformity · disapproval · discontent

refute

refute

Prove something untrue

deny · contradict · challenge · debunk · invalidate · discredit · negate · repudiate · dispute · reject

objection

object

Tangible entity or aim

criticism · exception · disapproval · demurral · rejection · opposition · challenge · rebuttal · counterargument · naysay

Categories
Opposites
opinion alignment

disagreeagree

Hold the same view

concur · accord · coincide · see eye to eye · correspond

interpersonal harmony

disagreecooperate

Work jointly with others

collaborate · ally · affiliate · get along · side with

compliance/resistance

disagreeconsent

Voluntary agreement given

assent · acquiesce · accept · accede · comply

Phrases
Family

disagreement, disagreeing, disagreeable, disagreed, disagrees, disagreements, disagreeably, disagree with, disagreeableness

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G