84 entries under contest topic. ×

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quarrel(verb, oppose, challenge, object, divide)
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run counter to(expression, idiom, attack, oppose, fight)
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take issue(expression, attack, oppose, fight, object)
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take on(verb, expression, attack, oppose, fight)
2
thrash out(expression, consider, maintain, oppose, dispute)
2
thwart(verb, attack, fight, resist, deny)
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toss around(expression, consider, oppose, dispute, challenge)
2
withstand(verb, meet, attack, oppose, fight)
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assail(verb, attack, fight, resist, deny)
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assault(verb, attack, fight, resist, deny)
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attack(verb, oppose, fight, resist, deny)
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bar(verb, attack, fight, resist, deny)
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be against(verb, expression, phrasal verb, fight, resist)
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bombard(verb, attack, fight, resist, deny)
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brawl(verb, oppose, challenge, object, divide)
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bump heads(verb, expression, consider, oppose, dispute)
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call in question(expression, idiom, attack, oppose, fight)
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check(verb, attack, fight, resist, deny)
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combat(verb, attack, oppose, fight, resist)
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counterattack(verb, attack, fight, resist, deny)
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