2
fulminate(verb, praise, criticize)
2
storm
2
submit(stop, refuse, contradict)
2
withdraw
1
desert(verb, reject, oppose, neglect)
1
besiege
1
capitulate(verb, give, fight)
1
abuse(verb, hurt, aid, injure, hoard)
1
accent
1
acquiesce
1
allocate
1
back up(verb, expression, move, forge)
1
beset
1
bow(verb, submit, concede, straighten)
1
break
1
cave
1
complain(verb, help, accept, praise, aid)
1
concede(hold, deny)
1
contravene
1
controvert
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