5
modify(verb, change, alter, divide, adjust)
5
turn(verb, change, alter, depart, adjust)
4
depart from(verb, expression, phrasal verb, change, depart)
4
mismatch(verb, disturb, oppose, dispute, difference)
4
protest(verb, oppose, criticize, object, fuss)
4
repudiate(verb, oppose, abandon, challenge, deny)
4
spar(verb, oppose, fight, object, divide)
4
veer(verb, abandon, depart, vary, expected)
4
war(verb, hold, meet, oppose, fight)
3
battle(verb, meet, oppose, fight, object)
3
be different(verb, expression, idiom, change, oppose)
3
bear no resemblance(verb, expression, idiom, change, distinct)
3
broil(verb, conflict)
3
challenge(verb, meet, oppose, ignore, fight)
3
change(verb, alter, divide, adjust, range)
3
clash with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, change, distinct)
3
complain(verb, oppose, criticize, fight, object)
3
conflict with(verb, expression, phrasal verb, change, distinct)
3
contest(verb, meet, consider, disturb, oppose)
3
contravene(verb, disregard, oppose, criticize, ignore)
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