Disagreement and Dispute

to keep defending one's plans or opinions despite facing opposition

Clare stood her ground in the meeting and refused to be intimidated even when Michael got angry.

a situation in the game of chess where one is unable to make any legal moves while their king is not checkmated, therefore the game ends and no one wins

to stick to one's opinions; to not move back

a situation in which reaching an agreement seems impossible

The negotiation turned into a stand-off after both sides refused to compromise.

a subject or issue over which people disagree and therefore no progress can be made

The negotiations were going smoothly until they reached a sticking point concerning the distribution of profits.

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

She gently stirred the soup, ensuring all the flavors blended perfectly before serving.

to cause strong feelings, often unpleasant ones

The sudden announcement of layoffs stirred up anxiety among the employees.

having strong winds, rain, or severe weather conditions

The stormy skies darkened as the approaching thunderclouds rolled in.

violent disagreement between people

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded.

a claim that one has moral superiority over others

to argue or disagree with someone over something

She took issue with the company's new policy on employee benefits.

to engage in a quarrel or argument with someone or something

a matted or twisted mass that is highly intertwined

The wires were in a tangle, making it hard to separate them.

to engage in a fight or argument with someone or something

to separate or destroy by causing serious arguments in a country, organization, or group

Strong opposing opinions may tear the family apart.

said to mean something is done without caring if someone gets offended or upset

She gave a second interview later that year but this time the gloves were off.Her ex-boss, she said, was 'a tyrant and a fraud'.

causing problem or difficulty

The negotiations between the two countries hit a thorny issue regarding trade tariffs.

a small argument between two people who love each other or are close friends

someone with a tendency to cause difficulty, particularly by encouraging others to question those in authority

unstable flow of a liquid or gas

(of water or air) moving in an unsteady or violent manner, often with chaotic or unpredictable motion

The turbulent river surged with fast-moving currents and swirling eddies.

a violent fight or argument between rivals over the control of a specific area or activity

to struggle or fight with someone, particularly to get something

Children on the playground may tussle over a toy they both want to play with.

not bridgeable

doing something unwillingly

marked by dissimilarity

the quality of giving displeasure

to cause someone to feel worried or anxious, usually because of a change

The sudden change in his friend's behavior last week unsettled him, leaving him wondering what could be wrong.

feeling or displaying no compassion

His unsympathetic comments upset everyone in the room.

in a manner that is unkind

a situation where there is a lot of noise caused by upset or angry people

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

The families had been embroiled in a vendetta for generations, each seeking revenge for past wrongs.

to aggressively become involved in a fight, argument, etc. without consideration

to engage in an argument, discussion, etc. forcefully or aggressively without consideration

a long argument between people

They are engaged in a war of words, hurling accusations and insults at each other.

used to say that someone has two options, either accept what has been said or leave it be

The manager's leadership style was "my way or the highway," leaving little room for collaboration or input from the team.

used to express disagreement with an opinion or statement

used to politely express complete disagreement

Lady Eleanor, with the greatest respect, I would ask that you leave us.

having a quality that is not satisfying

The movie was bad and not enjoyable to watch.

to have a noisy and intense argument

The siblings would often wrangle over who would get to choose the television channel.

to have a noisy and intense argument

The siblings would often wrangle over who would get to choose the television channel.

‌used to express disagreement with or disbelief at a statement

You're going to finish that project by tomorrow?Yeah, right.