10
contradict(verb, oppose, criticize, dispute, deny)
10
object(verb, support, oppose, ignore, express)
10
provoke(verb, disturb, touch, start, disregard)
9
face(verb, stop, set, meet, disregard)
9
impugn(verb, charge, oppose, dispute, deny)
9
dissent(noun, verb, oppose, criticize, dislike)
9
affront(noun, verb, take, order, meet)
9
ask(verb, state, hold, take, order)
9
claim(verb, state, take, order, go)
9
confrontation(noun, order, disregard, dispute, command)
9
cross(verb, stop, take, meet, oppose)
9
encounter(noun, verb, take, meet, oppose)
9
exact(verb, adjective, state, hold, take)
9
fight(noun, verb, take, meet, oppose)
9
impeach(verb, charge, oppose, criticize, dispute)
8
deny(verb, oppose, criticize, dispute, doubt)
8
counter(verb, oppose, play, deny, reverse)
8
demand(noun, verb, state, hold, take)
8
inquire(verb, order, go, force, press)
8
require(verb, state, hold, take, order)
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