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View synonyms for disagree

disagree

[ dis-uh-gree ]

verb (used without object)

, dis·a·greed, dis·a·gree·ing.
  1. to fail to agree; differ:

    The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.

  2. to differ in opinion; dissent:

    Three of the judges disagreed with the verdict.

  3. to quarrel:

    They disagreed violently and parted company.

  4. to cause physical discomfort or ill effect (usually followed by with ):

    The oysters disagreed with her. Cold weather disagrees with me.



disagree

/ ˌdɪsəˈɡriː /

verb

  1. to dissent in opinion (from another person) or dispute (about an idea, fact, etc)
  2. to fail to correspond; conflict
  3. to be unacceptable (to) or unfavourable (for); be incompatible (with)

    curry disagrees with me

  4. to be opposed (to) in principle


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Other Words From

  • predis·a·gree verb (used without object) predisagreed predisagreeing

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disagree1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Anglo-French, Middle French desagreer; equivalent to dis- 1 + agree

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Example Sentences

The vast majority of New Yorkers seem to disagree, wanting the Santas gone for good.

Many Muslims may disagree with my view, or interpret Islam in a more moderate way, but I cannot accept this religion myself.

You and I disagree about the solution to this problem, of course, but we agree that there is a problem.

But by and large, McCain and Kaine didn't so much disagree as lament different topics.

The Syrian-American residents of one Pennsylvania city disagree—strongly.

Of course not,” said Wilkins, “proverbial philosophy asserts and requires that doctors should disagree.

I—I begin to understand why he dislikes that miller and his money business, for he makes you disagree so.

Who is it that you are sure will agree with Miss Adelaide, if any one indeed could be found to disagree with her?

"You've bragged that you'll fight any man who dares disagree with you," Haggar said loudly.

Seeing her betters disagree, little Fly had taken her turn at pouting.

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