1
hassles(verb, contends)
1
keeps
1
negates(verb, disproves)
1
objects(verb, responds)
1
overturns(verb, disproves)
1
parries(verb, disproves)
1
patronizes
1
polices
1
protests(verb, contends)
1
quarrels(verb, contends)
1
regrets(verb, apologizes)
1
repents(verb, apologizes)
1
subverts(verb, disproves)
1
vies(verb, contends)
1
wrangles(verb, contends)
1
wrestles(verb, contends)
0
abides
0
affirms
0
aids
0
alibis
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