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deplore(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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disagree(maintain, oppose, criticize, declare)
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discommend(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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discountenance(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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disesteem(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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dispute(move, oppose, criticize, dislike)
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dissent(oppose, criticize, dislike, challenge)
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fight(maintain, oppose, declare, dislike)
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frown(oppose, criticize, challenge, condemn)
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gripe(oppose, criticize, challenge, object)
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grouse(oppose, criticize, challenge, object)
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move(dispute, persuade, argue, debate)
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nag(oppose, criticize, censure, dislike)
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persuade(move, maintain, dispute, reason)
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rail(oppose, criticize, challenge, condemn)
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recriminate(oppose, criticize, censure, dislike)
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reproach(oppose, criticize, dislike, condemn)
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resist(maintain, oppose, declare, fight)
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sound off(expression, maintain, oppose, criticize)
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spurn(reject, oppose, criticize, censure)
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