<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed by from): The two writers differ greatly in their perceptions of the world.</li><li>to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; be at variance; disagree (often followed by with or from): His business partner always differs with him.</li><li>to quarrel.</li><li>to cause physical discomfort or ill effect (usually followed by with): The oysters disagreed with her.</li></ul>