Disagreement

Disagreement
Disagreement Dis`a*gree"ment (d[i^]s`[.a]*gr[=e]"ment), n. [Cf. F. d['e]sagr['e]ment disagreeable circumstance, disagreeableness.] 1. The state of disagreeing; a being at variance; dissimilitude; diversity. [1913 Webster]

2. Unsuitableness; unadaptedness. [R.] [1913 Webster]

3. Difference of opinion or sentiment. [1913 Webster]

4. A falling out, or controversy; difference.

Syn: Difference; diversity; dissimilitude; unlikeness; discrepancy; variance; dissent; misunderstanding; dissension; division; dispute; jar; wrangle; discord. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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