2
response(noun, attack, defense, reaction, revenge)
2
run counter to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, attack)
2
speak against(verb, expression, phrasal verb, attack, fight)
2
take a stand(verb, expression, idiom, attack, fight)
2
take issue(verb, expression, attack, fight, prevent)
2
turn the tables(verb, expression, idiom, attack, fight)
1
action(noun, split, struggle, division, disagreement)
1
advance
1
adversary(noun, opposition)
1
aggravated assault
1
aggression
1
amphibious attack
1
an eye for an eye(noun, idiom, act, attack, forgiveness)
1
antinomy(noun, action, split, struggle, disagreement)
1
antithesis(noun, action, split, struggle, disagreement)
1
argument(noun, defense)
1
armed assault
1
armor(noun, defense)
1
arouse(charge, fire, unite, assemble, collect)
1
assailing
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