Collocations for disagreement - noun
ADJECTIVE
bitter,
considerable,
deep,
major,
profound,
serious,
sharp,
significant,
strong,
substantial,
substantive (esp. AmE),
total,
wide,
widespread
There is wide disagreement on this issue.
There is wide disagreement on this issue.
minor,
slight
basic, fundamental
continuing
internal
internal disagreements within the party
basic, fundamental
continuing
internal
internal disagreements within the party
genuine,
honest
Honest disagreement is often a healthy thing.
Honest disagreement is often a healthy thing.
respectful
(formal, esp. AmE)
I would like to note my respectful disagreement with this sentiment.
I would like to note my respectful disagreement with this sentiment.
ideological,
moral,
principled
(formal, esp. AmE)
I'm sure you have principled disagreements with several of Dean's positions.
I'm sure you have principled disagreements with several of Dean's positions.
legitimate,
reasonable
There are legitimate disagreements about the best way to help the poor.
There are legitimate disagreements about the best way to help the poor.
public
the incessant public disagreements among the commissioners
the incessant public disagreements among the commissioners
family
policy, political
inevitable
the inevitable disagreements over what tactics they should use
policy, political
inevitable
the inevitable disagreements over what tactics they should use
VERB + disagreement
be in,
have
They were in disagreement about the move to Ohio.
They had a disagreement about the best way to get to the beach.
They were in disagreement about the move to Ohio.
They had a disagreement about the best way to get to the beach.
express,
indicate,
register,
show,
voice
She expressed disagreement with the government's policy.
She expressed disagreement with the government's policy.
resolve,
settle,
solve
How is a basic disagreement of this nature to be resolved?
How is a basic disagreement of this nature to be resolved?
address (esp. AmE),
discuss,
handle
(esp. AmE)
a forum for both sides to address their disagreements over the issues
a forum for both sides to address their disagreements over the issues
cause,
lead to,
provoke
avoid
Great care is taken to avoid overt disagreements within the group.
avoid
Great care is taken to avoid overt disagreements within the group.
reflect
These exchanges reflected fundamental disagreements about methods and goals.
These exchanges reflected fundamental disagreements about methods and goals.
disagreement + VERB
arise,
occur
A disagreement arose over who should pay for the trip.
A disagreement arose over who should pay for the trip.
exist
Disagreement exists over the pattern of demand for coal.
Disagreement exists over the pattern of demand for coal.
remain
centre/center around sb/sth, centre/center on sb/sth
a disagreement centring/centering on the link between crime and unemployment
centre/center around sb/sth, centre/center on sb/sth
a disagreement centring/centering on the link between crime and unemployment
PREPOSITION
in disagreement
He shook his head in disagreement.
He shook his head in disagreement.
disagreement about,
disagreement as to,
disagreement over
They had a major disagreement over who should clean the car.
They had a major disagreement over who should clean the car.
disagreement among
There is considerable disagreement among art historians as to the age of the sculpture.
There is considerable disagreement among art historians as to the age of the sculpture.
disagreement between
a serious disagreement between the two experts
a serious disagreement between the two experts
disagreement on
There is fundamental disagreement on these matters.
There is fundamental disagreement on these matters.
disagreement with
He had a disagreement with his girlfriend.
He had a disagreement with his girlfriend.
PHRASES
an area of disagreement
There are several areas of disagreement between the two governments.
There are several areas of disagreement between the two governments.
a point of disagreement
Another point of disagreement was over privacy issues.
Another point of disagreement was over privacy issues.
a source of disagreement
Money was a constant source of disagreement.
Money was a constant source of disagreement.
room for disagreement,
scope for disagreement
(BrE)
There is plenty of room for disagreement in this controversial area.
There is plenty of room for disagreement in this controversial area.