2
conflict(verb, disagree)
2
defense
2
delay(verb, pause, hesitate, falter, balk)
2
delicacy
2
demonstrate(maintain, oppose, declare, object, protest)
2
desist(verb, decline, reject, dismiss, withdraw)
2
dillydally(pause, hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
2
disaccord(verb, decline, reject, oppose, dismiss)
2
disclaim(verb, reject, oppose, dislike, object)
2
dislike(noun, verb, oppose, care, challenge)
2
dissension(noun, opposition)
2
dissonance(noun, opposition)
2
exclude
2
faltering(noun, doubt, integrity, morality, misgiving)
2
find fault(verb, expression, oppose, criticize, dislike)
2
flinch(verb, withdraw, refuse, resist, retreat)
2
fluctuate(verb, stop, dispute, challenge, doubt)
2
gainsay(verb, reject, oppose, dismiss, criticize)
2
give no credence(expression, idiom, dispute, challenge, doubt)
2
grumble(noun, verb, oppose, criticize, object)
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