to contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.-to make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.-to oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of; as, to dispute assertions or arguments.-to strive or contend about; to contest.-to struggle against; to resist.-verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.-contest; struggle; quarrel.