disagree
verb
dis·agree
ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē 
disagreed; disagreeing; disagrees
1
: to fail to agree
the two accounts disagree
2
: to differ in opinion
he disagreed with me on every topic
3
: to cause discomfort or distress
fried foods disagree with me
Examples of disagree in a Sentence
I think that I should sell my car, but he disagrees.
the leader thought we were still headed north on the trail, but I disagreed
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Even those who disagree seem resigned that only Biden can take himself off the ticket.
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Matt Wing, New York Daily News, 5 July 2024
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Americans disagreed about a lot leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
—Reading (pa.) Eagle Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Will Levi, who was the Justice Department chief of staff under Attorney General William Barr, disagreed and defended the ruling.
—David Rohde, NBC News, 4 July 2024
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Matt Wing, New York Daily News, 5 July 2024
Past coverage California With deadline nearing, Newsom and lawmakers disagree over solutions to California budget crisis
June 5, 2024
Newsletter
Get our L.A. Times Politics newsletter
The latest news, analysis and insights from our politics team.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2024
Americans disagreed about a lot leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
—Reading (pa.) Eagle Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Will Levi, who was the Justice Department chief of staff under Attorney General William Barr, disagreed and defended the ruling.
—David Rohde, NBC News, 4 July 2024
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disagree
verb
dis·agree
ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē
1
: to fail to agree
the two stories disagree
2
: to differ in opinion
disagree over the price
3
: to have an unpleasant effect
fried foods disagree with me
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