Collocations for disagreement - noun
ADJ.
bitter, considerable, deep, major, serious, sharp, substantial, total, wide
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
internal disagreements within the party
family | policy, political
VERB + DISAGREEMENT
be in, have
They were in disagreement about the move to Cambridge. | The things she said were always in disagreement, with the teacher or another member of the class. | They had a disagreement about the best way to get to Manchester.
They were in disagreement about the move to Cambridge. | The things she said were always in disagreement, with the teacher or another member of the class. | They had a disagreement about the best way to get to Manchester.
express
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?
cause, lead to | be open to
This view is subjective and therefore open to disagreement.
This view is subjective and therefore open to disagreement.
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 around/on sb/sth
a disagreement centring on the link between crime and unemployment
a disagreement centring on the link between crime and unemployment
PREP.
in ~
He shook his head in disagreement.
He shook his head in disagreement.
~ about/over
They had a major disagreement over who should clean the car.
They had a major disagreement over who should clean the car.
~ among/amongst, ~ as to
There is considerable disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture.
There is considerable disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture.
~ between
a serious disagreement between the two experts
a serious disagreement between the two experts
~ on
There is fundamental disagreement on these matters.
There is fundamental disagreement on these matters.
~ 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 source of disagreement
Money was a constant source of disagreement.
Money was a constant source of disagreement.
room/scope for disagreement
There is plenty of room for disagreement in this controversial area.
There is plenty of room for disagreement in this controversial area.