7
argues(verb, argue, disagrees)
6
conflicts(noun, verb, conflicts, disagrees)
6
vies
5
asserts(verb, affirms)
5
bickers(noun, verb, conflicts, disagrees)
5
clashes(noun, verb, conflicts, disagrees)
5
disagrees(verb, argue, conflicts, disagrees)
4
affirms(verb, affirms)
4
disputes(noun, verb, disagrees)
4
maintains(verb, argue, affirms)
4
struggles(noun, verb)
3
antagonizes(verb, conflicts, disagrees)
3
avers(verb, affirms)
3
brawls(verb, conflicts)
3
claims(noun, verb, affirms)
3
differs(noun, verb, conflicts, disagrees)
3
dissents(verb, conflicts, disagrees)
3
objects(verb, argue, disagrees)
3
opposes(verb, disagrees)
3
proclaims(verb, argue, affirms)
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