2
hold off(verb, expression, stop, attack, maintain)
2
hurl defiance at(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, challenge)
2
imperil(verb, set, advance, try, expose)
2
impugn(verb, break, get, disregard, dispute)
2
insist upon(expression, get, oppose, fight, dispute)
2
insurrect(verb, disturb, disregard, rise, ignore)
2
investigate(verb, get, oppose, fight, dispute)
2
invite competition(expression, get, oppose, fight, dispute)
2
jeer(verb, break, disregard, ignore, mock)
2
jeopardize(verb, set, advance, try, expose)
2
make a stand(verb, expression, idiom, take, get)
2
make bold(expression, idiom, advance, courage, operate)
2
neglect(verb, ignore, evade, violate, contravene)
2
neutralize(verb, attack, fight, resist, deny)
2
not heed(verb, expression, disregard, ignore, snub)
2
not listen(verb, expression, disregard, ignore, snub)
2
not mind(verb, expression, disregard, ignore, snub)
2
object to(verb, expression, get, oppose, fight)
2
oppress(verb, oppose)
2
overstep(verb, break, disregard, ignore, hinder)
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