disagreedis‧a‧gree /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/ ●●● S3 verb [intransitive] 
He is tolerant of those who disagree with him.disagree about/on/over Experts disagree on how much the program will cost. Barr strongly disagreed with Kronfeld’s statement.2if statements, numbers, or reports about the same event or situation disagree, they are different from each other OPP agree: The statements of several witnesses disagree.disagree with somebody phrasal verb if something such as food or weather disagrees with you, it has a bad effect on you or makes you ill: Seafood always disagrees with me.GRAMMARReciprocal verbsDisagree is a reciprocal verb. This type of verb is used when saying that two or more people or groups do something that involves both or all of them: · Kate and I often disagree. You can also say: · Kate and I often disagree with each other.· I often disagree with Kate.Patterns with disagreedisagree with• You disagree with someone: · I totally disagree with you. ✗Don’t say: I totally disagree you.• You disagree with an idea, or something that someone says: · I disagree with his views on the economy. ✗Don’t say: I disagree his views on the economy.disagree about/on/over• People disagree about/on/over a subject: · Experts disagree about the answer to this question.· Parents often disagree on the best way to bring up children.· Scientists disagree over whether oil is unhealthy.I disagree• You say I disagree when you do not agree with what someone says: · ‘Women are better drivers than men.’ ‘I disagree.’ ✗Don’t say: I disagree you.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSUsing the progressiveDisagree is not used in the progressive. You say: · I disagree with your analysis. ✗Don’t say: I am disagreeing with your analysis.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSdisagree/not agree to have a different opinion from someone else about something: · Scholars disagree about the meaning of the poem.· I don’t agree with a word of what she says.be divided/split if a group of people is divided or split on something, some of them have one opinion and others have a completely different opinion: · The party is divided on this issue.differ if two or more people differ about something, they have different opinions from each other about it: · The two men differed on how to handle the crisis.not see eye to eye used to say that two people have different opinions and ideas so that it is difficult for them to be friends or work together: · Some of the teachers don’t see eye to eye with the principal of the school.be mistaken used to say that you disagree with someone’s opinion and that you think they are wrong: · People are mistaken if they think that this problem will go away on its own.take issue with somebody/something formal to express strong disagreement with an idea or with what someone has said or done: · A number of people took issue with the mayor’s decision.dissent formal to say publicly that you disagree with an official opinion or one that most people accept: · Two members of the jury dissented from the majority verdict.
VERB TABLE
disagree
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | disagree |
| he, she, it | disagrees | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | disagreed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have disagreed |
| he, she, it | has disagreed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had disagreed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will disagree |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have disagreed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am disagreeing |
| he, she, it | is disagreeing | |
| you, we, they | are disagreeing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was disagreeing |
| you, we, they | were disagreeing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been disagreeing |
| he, she, it | has been disagreeing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been disagreeing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be disagreeing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been disagreeing |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A lot of people think that capitalism is the only system that works, but I disagree.
- I showed my article to the editor. He disagreed with almost everything I'd written.
- I totally disagree, Mike. It's not a problem at all.
- The company's lawyers disagreed that the complaint was a criminal matter.
- The court decision represents an issue on which the president and the Justice Department strongly disagree.
- Throughout their marriage my parents disagreed about whether to stay in their hometown or not.
- A judge ruled that life-support could be ended, but the Michigan Supreme Court disagreed.
- Finally, they are said to have disagreed about technicalities in the baptismal service.
- The issue is the only one of the ten points where Mr Dodds disagreed with the auditor's recommendations.
- Your child may disagree with you.
THESAURUS
to have a different opinion from someone else about something: · Scholars disagree about the meaning of the poem.· I don’t agree with a word of what she says.
if a group of people is divided or split on something, some of them have one opinion and others have a completely different opinion: · The party is divided on this issue.
if two or more people differ about something, they have different opinions from each other about it: · The two men differed on how to handle the crisis.
used to say that two people have different opinions and ideas so that it is difficult for them to be friends or work together: · Some of the teachers don’t see eye to eye with the principal of the school.
used to say that you disagree with someone’s opinion and that you think they are wrong: · People are mistaken if they think that this problem will go away on its own.
formal to express strong disagreement with an idea or with what someone has said or done: · A number of people took issue with the mayor’s decision.
formal to say publicly that you disagree with an official opinion or one that most people accept: · Two members of the jury dissented from the majority verdict.
Longman Language Activatorto have a different opinion from someone else to have a different opinion about something from someone else: · A lot of people think that capitalism is the only system that works, but I disagree.disagree with: · I showed my article to the editor. He disagreed with almost everything I'd written.disagree about: · Throughout their marriage my parents disagreed about whether to stay in their hometown or not.disagree that: · The company's lawyers disagreed that the complaint was a criminal matter.strongly disagree: · The court decision represents an issue on which the president and the Justice Department strongly disagree.
to disagree with someone about a subject or about what to do: · He thinks we'd have a better chance of finding work if we moved house, but I don't agree.not agree with: · I'd never vote for Davies. He has too many policies I don't agree with.not agree on/about: · Before long, they realized that they couldn't agree about anything.· We couldn't agree on what to do in the afternoon, so we just stayed at home.not agree that: · The doctor did not agree that the only solution was to operate.
if two people do not see eye to eye , they have very different opinions and ideas, so that it is difficult for them to be friends or to work together: not see eye to eye on/about: · Unfortunately, Julie and I don't see eye to eye on money matters.not see eye to eye with: · Donato doesn't see eye to eye with several of the other committee members.
formal to disagree strongly with someone about something they have said or done, and to argue with them about it: take issue with somebody over something: · I took issue with Meeker over the way he was running the company.
especially written if a group of people differ about something, they have a range of different opinions on it: differ about/over: · Critics differed about the importance of Osborne's new play.· All politicians agree that inflation must be beaten but they differ over methods of achieving this.differ widely (=differ a lot): · Scholars differ widely about when the two manuscripts were written.
also agree to differ British to stop arguing with someone about something and accept that they cannot be persuaded to agree with you: · The two sides had agreed to differ.· After two days, the negotiators had done little more than agree to disagree.
formal to say publicly that you disagree with an official opinion or belief, or one that is accepted by most people: · The decision was supported by almost everyone. Baldwin was the only one to dissent.dissent from: · No one dared dissent from the official party line.dissenting voices (=people who say they disagree): · Blair would be wise to listen to some of the dissenting voices in his party.
to disagree strongly with someone if two people or groups are at loggerheads , they strongly disagree with each other and argue, usually about how to deal with a problem or decision: · As a result of the strike, neighbours and even families were soon at loggerheads.be at loggerheads over/about: · Congress and the President are still at loggerheads over how to balance the federal budget.
to disagree with a person, organization, or way of thinking and be opposed to them - used especially in news reports: be at odds with: · Britain and France were constantly at odds with each other throughout the negotiations.be at odds over: · The two sides are still at odds over a pay increase for airline pilots.
British to disagree strongly with someone and argue with them about it so that your good relationship with them is damaged: · Jung and Freud fell out when Jung disagreed with some of Freud's central theories.fall out with: · Maria fell out with some of her colleagues and decided to look for a new job.fall out (with somebody) over: · They fell out over some stupid little issue.
to strongly disagree with someone and to be continuously opposing them and arguing against their actions and intentions: · Rather than be in continual conflict with his boss, Bruce moved to another job.· Union leaders are again in conflict with management, this time over job losses.
having or resulting from such completely different aims or opinions that agreement is impossible: · The split in the Liberal party seems to be irreconcilable.irreconcilable differences: · When irreconcilable differences exist between two people, it is better that they should separate.irreconcilable with: · Both these ways of looking at the world are valid but utterly irreconcilable with each other.
spoken also rubbish British spoken use this when you strongly disagree with something someone has said: · "You always think you're right!" "Nonsense!"
when members of a group disagree with each other if a group of people is divided or split over something, some of them support one opinion and others support a completely different one: be divided/split over/on: · The country's leaders appear to be split on the question of tax cuts.· Foreign aid agencies were split over whether to resume their operations in the troubled country.
disagreement among the members of a group that causes it to separate into smaller groups, each with a different opinion: · There are signs of growing division within the administration about the best strategy to adopt.division over: · There was a deep division in the Republican Party over policy on Central America.
a serious disagreement that divides an organization or group into two smaller groups: · There is great danger of a split in the party if a competent leader is not found soon.split over: · There is a deep split in the country over the best way to move forward the peace process.
a serious disagreement that divides a group for a very long time or prevents two people or organizations from continuing to live or work together: · It took a good five years for the rift within the party to mend.rift between: · The family arguments finally caused a rift between the mother and daughter that has not yet healed.
when people disagree when people disagree with each other: · The party is seriously split by internal rivalries and disagreements.disagreement about/over: · Disagreement over who should produce the next album caused the band to split.disagreement between/among: · There is some disagreement among medical experts about the best treatment for back pain.
when people are unable to agree, especially about something important - use this as a way of avoiding more direct words like 'argument' and 'disagreement': difference of opinion about/over: · There were major differences of opinion over who should command the UN forces.difference of opinion between/among: · There is a difference of opinion between the chairman and the board as to the best way to handle the takeover.
a serious disagreement about a decision, plan, or action, that causes arguments for a long time in newspapers, on television etc: · Controversy surrounds the TV show, which many consider to be racist, sexist, and homophobic.controversy over: · There has been a huge controversy over where to put the city's new sports stadium and who should build it.
a situation in which two groups disagree, and no agreement is possible because each group refuses to change its mind even slightly: · Parents believe that pressure from city hall could force an end to the stalemate with the school board.deadlock/stalemate over: · the political deadlock over allowable levels of greenhouse emissionsbreak the deadlock/stalemate (=end the situation): · US negotiators met with representatives from both countries today in an attempt to break the deadlock.
continuous disagreement and angry feelings or unfriendliness between people: · Teenage children begin to assert their independence and this can lead to a good deal of friction in the family.friction between: · There has been serious friction between the two army commanders.
formal strong disagreement that makes people feel unfriendly towards each other: · Money is the single biggest cause of discord in marriage.discord over: · There has always been discord over NATO's role in world conflict.
a refusal to accept an official opinion or an opinion that most people accept: · During the Prime Minister's speech there were several murmurs of open dissent from the crowd.· Anti-war dissent was increasing by the time Nixon took office.
to cause disagreement · The issue of organ cloning has given rise to some disagreement among doctors.· It was Garcia's plan to redistribute land that caused the most disagreement.· His speech is bound to lead to some disagreement, but I think most people will accept it.
to cause strong disagreement among a group of people so that they separate and form different groups with different opinions: · The election campaign was bitter, dividing the city.· The issue dividing the Church was the question of women priests.
to cause strong disagreement among a group of people so that it is divided into two smaller groups - use this especially about political groups or political ideas: · When the book appeared just before the end of the century, it almost split the feminist movement.split the country/party etc down the middle (=split it into two equal and opposing groups): · Feelings about the war split the country right down the middle.
causing disagreement something that is controversial causes a lot of disagreement and angry argument, especially in the newspaper, on television etc: · A recent government paper on education contains some controversial new ideas.· Rossellini's controversial film, "The Miracle"· The decision to use the bomb remains the most controversial question of the Second World War.
: contentious issue/subject/problem etc one that is likely to cause a lot of disagreement and argument: · Abortion has always been a contentious subject.· the contentious issue of arms sales to non-democratic countries
a subject that people strongly disagree about for a long time and often argue about: · The new tax on property is likely to become a serious bone of contention.bone of contention between: · The way we manage money has been the only real bone of contention between us.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Barr strongly disagreed with Kronfeld’s statement.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
Barr strongly disagreed with Kronfeld’s statement.· It is absurd to disagree about whether we should be fixed to the Deutschmark or not, while behaving as if we were.· They also disagree about whether the glands in the armpit should be removed, treated with radiotherapy, or left alone.· The election manifestos of the Conservative and Labour parties fundamentally disagree about how well a market economy works.· What could they find to disagree about, anyway?· The Minister and I may disagree about whether the emphasis should be on voluntary or statutory agreements.
· But we have already noticed that judges and lawyers very often disagree about the correct answer to questions like these.· And they will often disagree on which is worse.· To complicate matters, figures quoted on different occasions often disagreed.· We understand Carol has often disagreed with Pete in the past.· This is largely because historians often disagree, and sometimes fundamentally, about what happened in the past and why.
· That was the only thing that they had disagreed on, the use of money, her money.· But they disagree on how they should be numbered.· Economists yesterday disagreed on whether exports could maintain their strength at a time when many other industrial nations are in the doldrums.· There are some things, for example, that men and women simply disagree on.· Polls have disagreed on whether the Socialists or the conservative People's Party enjoy more support.· With most other social issues you can disagree on how you want to do some-thing.· They also disagree on how functions are manifested in literary language.· And they will often disagree on which is worse.
· But, if the supporters are agreed on the principle of rotation, they disagree over the detail.· Differences rapidly emerged, with Sigua and Iosseliani disagreeing over the time-scale for the transfer of power to a civilian government.· Advisers disagree over whether this increases or lessens the risk, but this is no widows and orphans investment.· The antennas are controversial because researchers disagree over whether the electromagnetic fields from radio frequencies can cause leukemia and other illnesses.· Opposing forces in the dispute over the bill claimed victory, accused each other of capitulation and disagreed over what the compromise meant.· They started to disagree over the clothes Ace insisted on buying her until she was almost overcome with embarrassment.· The Government and its chief medical officer disagreed over whether sugar is unhealthy.
· Reactions can therefore be highly subjective and we may find ourselves disagreeing strongly with what the artist is saying.· S., I strongly disagree.· Others, arguing that the free market is the best answer to low prices and surpluses, strongly disagree.· A further 7% tend to disagree; while only 3% strongly disagree.· Some people think that an uncreative individual can not properly be regarded as intelligent, and others strongly disagree.· Kitson, Crick and Clarke were all talented individuals who disagreed strongly with the prevailing establishment views in their field.· While I disagree strongly with her on the issues, my conduct at her meeting was inappropriate.
NOUN· The Court disagreed with both submissions.· A federal court disagreed, however.· The District of Columbia Court of Appeals disagreed.
· Ombudsman: Third parties - neighbours etal - can not appeal to the DoE if they disagree with a planning decision.· Mr Piddington disagreed with this decision.· In practice decisions have to be made with which people disagree.· It is hard to disagree with that decision.· You will also be told what to do if you disagree with the decision.
· Many families face a time crunch, but experts disagree on the extent to which average working hours have increased.· But several former federal prosecutors and legal experts disagreed, saying that hundreds of prosecutions could be affected.· But the experts disagree for women under 50.· The defence and prosecution experts starkly disagreed about the forensic findings in relation to the firearm.· While Nie believes the Internet is, on balance, making employees more productive, other experts disagree.· But have they? Experts disagree on whether advances in technology have helped or hurt human communication.
· The three parties had disagreed on major issues and the coalition had been undermined by national discontent over recent austerity measures.· If people disagree on a certain issue, they can discuss it logically, adhering to facts to determine who is correct.· To Peter, with whom he disagreed on most important issues, Jim could offer little.· They could vote for Reagan even though they disagreed with him on issues like abortion.
· Association board members disagree on what the best course is.
· This decision seems very harsh, but this is a value-judgment with which others could reasonably disagree.· Fortunately, others in the meeting disagreed.· Some people think that an uncreative individual can not properly be regarded as intelligent, and others strongly disagree.
· Charlie didn't like people disagreeing with him.· Were they reluctant to open themselves, as the process required, to people they disliked and disagreed with?· Although many people would disagree, radio is without doubt the musician's best friend.· If people disagree on a certain issue, they can discuss it logically, adhering to facts to determine who is correct.· Mr Major is nice, and listens to people who disagree with him.· When we entered adolescence, they would be the first on the block to consider killing people who disagreed with them.· The practical importance of this latter requirement among people who know they disagree about justice is evident.· They want an atmosphere of goodwill amongst colleagues and to have harmonious working relationships even with people with whom they disagree.
· Only 16 percent of whites disagree.
· Yshai, who is known to disagree with Deri on policy issues, has plenty to worry about.· Worse yet, partners may flatly disagree on basic policy.· There were groups, such as the Socialist League, which disagreed with the policy line being developed.· Even though most of his vassals might disagree with his policies, it would demand brave men indeed actually to outface him.· After 1987 she publicly disagreed with policies of her Foreign Secretary and Chancellor.· Nevertheless, there were a few Conservative politicians who fundamentally disagreed with Conservative policy.· If the partners to the Alliance disagreed on matters of policy how was it possible to present a single manifesto?
· As often as not the examiner will have disagreed with the statement himself; that is why he thought of setting it.· In the questionnaire, a large number of teachers are asked how far they agree or disagree with the statements.
· Many solicitor respondents disagreed vehemently with this view.· Be sure to say why owners wish to demolish a building, however strongly you may disagree with their view.· Do you agree or disagree with this view?· The advisory teacher and Betty disagreed in their views about how a task might be presented.
VERB· He could see her deciding whether to agree or disagree, he could see her weigh the advantages and the possible disadvantages.· They talked, gossiped, argued, agreed, disagreed.· Whether one agrees or disagrees with this contention is immaterial.· An official day to, as a society, agree to disagree and celebrate our freedom to do so.· Express your support for others and let people know when you agree or disagree, giving reasons why.· They seemed to respect each other, and simply agreed to disagree.· He neither agrees nor disagrees, nor does he answer their objections. 2 Playback of recording without interruption.· Do you agree or disagree with this view?
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
- An official day to, as a society, agree to disagree and celebrate our freedom to do so.
- If after discussion we agree to differ, both versions will be recorded.
- If you can't agree to disagree, then take a back seat and let others have their way on this occasion.
- They seemed to respect each other, and simply agreed to disagree.
- They were tolerably happy together, as marriages seem to go, a happiness achieved partly by agreeing to differ.
- We might as well agree to differ and get along as well as we can.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveagreeable ≠ disagreeableagreednounagreement ≠ disagreementverbagree ≠ disagreeadverbagreeably ≠ disagreeably
1to have or express a different opinion from someone else OPP agreedisagree with He is tolerant of those who disagree with him.disagree about/on/over Experts disagree on how much the program will cost. Barr strongly disagreed with Kronfeld’s statement.2if statements, numbers, or reports about the same event or situation disagree, they are different from each other OPP agree: The statements of several witnesses disagree.disagree with somebody phrasal verb if something such as food or weather disagrees with you, it has a bad effect on you or makes you ill: Seafood always disagrees with me.GRAMMARReciprocal verbsDisagree is a reciprocal verb. This type of verb is used when saying that two or more people or groups do something that involves both or all of them: · Kate and I often disagree. You can also say: · Kate and I often disagree with each other.· I often disagree with Kate.Patterns with disagreedisagree with• You disagree with someone: · I totally disagree with you. ✗Don’t say: I totally disagree you.• You disagree with an idea, or something that someone says: · I disagree with his views on the economy. ✗Don’t say: I disagree his views on the economy.disagree about/on/over• People disagree about/on/over a subject: · Experts disagree about the answer to this question.· Parents often disagree on the best way to bring up children.· Scientists disagree over whether oil is unhealthy.I disagree• You say I disagree when you do not agree with what someone says: · ‘Women are better drivers than men.’ ‘I disagree.’ ✗Don’t say: I disagree you.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSUsing the progressiveDisagree is not used in the progressive. You say: · I disagree with your analysis. ✗Don’t say: I am disagreeing with your analysis.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSdisagree/not agree to have a different opinion from someone else about something: · Scholars disagree about the meaning of the poem.· I don’t agree with a word of what she says.be divided/split if a group of people is divided or split on something, some of them have one opinion and others have a completely different opinion: · The party is divided on this issue.differ if two or more people differ about something, they have different opinions from each other about it: · The two men differed on how to handle the crisis.not see eye to eye used to say that two people have different opinions and ideas so that it is difficult for them to be friends or work together: · Some of the teachers don’t see eye to eye with the principal of the school.be mistaken used to say that you disagree with someone’s opinion and that you think they are wrong: · People are mistaken if they think that this problem will go away on its own.take issue with somebody/something formal to express strong disagreement with an idea or with what someone has said or done: · A number of people took issue with the mayor’s decision.dissent formal to say publicly that you disagree with an official opinion or one that most people accept: · Two members of the jury dissented from the majority verdict.