0
continue
0
contrary(hostile, different, antagonistic, opposite, opposing)
0
contrasting(different, opposite)
0
cooperation
0
cunning(planned, strategic)
0
cynical
0
defensiveness
0
deliberate(planned, strategic)
0
detainer
0
detains
0
detention
0
detentions
0
deter
0
deterging
0
deterrent
0
deters
0
different(opposite, contrasting)
0
difficult
0
diplomatic(planned, strategic)
0
discountenance
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