dis·a·gree

[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.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French desagreer. See dis-1, agree

pre·dis·a·gree, verb (used without object), pre·dis·a·greed, pre·dis·a·gree·ing.
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disagree (ˌdɪsəˈɡriː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb (often foll by with) , -grees, -greeing, -greed
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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Word Origin & History

disagree
late 15c., from M.Fr. désagréer (12c.), from dés- "dis-" + agréer (see agree).
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Example sentences
Then those of us who may disagree their opinion have the option of cutting up
  our cards and not doing business with them.
Scientists who disagree argue that much of the thickest ice had been piled up
  by winds far from the subs' tracks.
And he tends too often to accuse people who disagree with him of bad faith.
Scientists disagree on the effect global warming may have on hurricanes.
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