Synonyms|334Antonyms|46|Broader|3Narrower|1Related|176
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clashing(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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conflicting(verb, hostile, different, antagonistic, contrary)
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confronting(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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contrasting(verb, different, opposite, contending)
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disputing(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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facing(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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fortification
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fortifying(verb, arming)
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justifying(verb, responding)
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objecting(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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protection(noun, vigilance, garrison)
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protective(adjective, caring, watchful, opposing, obstructive)
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protesting(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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refuting(verb, responding, disproving)
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retorting(verb, responding)
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saving(noun, verb)
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screening(noun, verb)
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struggling(verb, contending)
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sustaining
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warding
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