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dis·prove verb : to prove to be false or wrong

— dis·proof noun

Synonyms

belie, confute, rebut, refute; also overthrow, overturn

Antonyms

confirm, prove, verify

dis·put·able adjective : capable of being disputed or contested

Synonyms

arguable, debatable, doubtful, moot, questionable—more at DEBATABLE

dis·pu·tant noun : one that is engaged in a dispute

Synonyms

contender, debater, disputer; also advocate, defendant, plaintiff, pleader; nitpicker, pettifogger, quibbler

dis·pu·ta·tion noun 1 : the action of disputing : DEBATE

2 : an oral defense of an academic thesis

dis·pu·ta·tious adjective : inclined to dispute : ARGUMENTATIVE

Synonyms

argumentative, contentious, quarrelsome, scrappy—more at ARGUMENTATIVE

1dispute verb dis·put·ed; dis·put·ing 1 : to engage in argument : ARGUE

2 : WRANGLE

3 : to question the truth or rightness of

4 : to struggle against or over : OPPOSE

Synonyms

[1] argue, chew over, debate, discuss, hash, moot, talk over—more at DISCUSS

[3] challenge, contest, query, question—more at CHALLENGE

2dispute noun 1 : verbal controversy

2 : a usu. verbal conflict between antagonists : QUARREL

Synonyms

[1] controversy, difference, disagreement, dissension

[2] altercation, argument, bicker, brawl, disagreement, fight, hassle, misunderstanding, quarrel, row, scrap, spat, squabble, wrangle—more at ARGUMENT

dis·put·er noun : one that disputes

Synonyms

contender, debater, disputant—more at DISPUTANT

dis·qual·i·fy verb : to make or declare unfit or not qualified

— dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tion noun

1disquiet verb : to make uneasy or restless : DISTURB

Synonyms

agitate, bother, concern, discompose, distress, disturb, exercise, freak, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry

2disquiet noun : lack of peace or tranquillity

Synonyms

agitation, anxiety, apprehension, care, concern, nervousness, perturbation, uneasiness, worry—more at ANXIETY

dis·qui·etude noun : AGITATION, ANXIETY

dis·qui·si·tion noun : a formal inquiry or discussion

1disregard verb : to pay no attention to : treat as unworthy of notice or regard

Synonyms

forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, pass over, slight, slur—more at NEGLECT

brush, condone, excuse, gloss, ignore, pardon, pass over, shrug off, wink—more at EXCUSE

2disregard noun : the act of disregarding : the state of being disregarded

— dis·re·gard·ful adjective

Synonyms

apathy, disinterestedness, indifference, insouciance, nonchalance—more at INDIFFERENCE

dis·re·pair noun : the state of being in need of repair

Synonyms

desolation, dilapidation, neglect—more at NEGLECT

dis·rep·u·ta·ble adjective : having a bad reputation

Synonyms

discreditable, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignominious, infamous, notorious, shameful; also bad, immoral, seamy, shady, sordid, unethical, unsavory, wicked; base, contemptible, despicable, detestable, dirty, low, mean, vile, wretched

Antonyms

honorable, reputable, respectable

dis·re·pute noun : lack or decline of reputation : a state of being held in low esteem

Synonyms

discredit, disgrace, dishonor, ignominy, infamy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame—more at DISGRACE

dis·re·spect noun : lack of respect : DISCOURTESY

— dis·re·spect·ful adjective

Synonyms

brazenness, discourtesy, impertinence, impudence, incivility, insolence, rudeness—more at DISCOURTESY

dis·robe verb : to strip of clothing or covering : UNDRESS

dis·rupt verb 1 : to break apart

2 : to throw into disorder

3 : INTERRUPT

— dis·rup·tive adjective

Synonyms

discompose, disorder, disturb, upset—more at DISORDER

dis·rup·tion noun : the act or process of disrupting : the state of being disrupted

Synonyms

derangement, dislocation, disturbance, upset—more at UPSET

dis·sat·is·fac·tion noun : the quality or state of being dissatisfied

Synonyms

disappointment, dismay, frustration, letdown—more at DISAPPOINTMENT

dis·sat·is·fied : expressing or showing lack of satisfaction : not pleased or satisfied

Synonyms

aggrieved,