disagree

[ dis-uh-gree ]
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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.

  1. to quarrel: They disagreed violently and parted company.

  2. to cause physical discomfort or ill effect (usually followed by with): The oysters disagreed with her. Cold weather disagrees with me.

Origin of disagree

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

Other words from disagree

  • pre·dis·a·gree, verb (used without object), pre·dis·a·greed, pre·dis·a·gree·ing.

Words Nearby disagree

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How to use disagree in a sentence

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

    Hunting the Lions | R.M. Ballantyne
  • I—I begin to understand why he dislikes that miller and his money business, for he makes you disagree so.

    Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn Raymond
  • 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.

    Space Prison | Tom Godwin
  • Seeing her betters disagree, little Fly had taken her turn at pouting.

    Prudy Keeping House | Sophie May

British Dictionary definitions for disagree

disagree

/ (ˌdɪsəˈɡriː) /


verb-grees, -greeing or -greed (intr often foll by with)
  1. to dissent in opinion (from another person) or dispute (about an idea, fact, etc)

  2. to fail to correspond; conflict

  1. to be unacceptable (to) or unfavourable (for); be incompatible (with): curry disagrees with me

  2. to be opposed (to) in principle

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