2
desist(verb, stop, decline, reduce, reject)
2
disaccord(verb, decline, reject, dismiss, withdraw)
2
disallow(verb, decline, reject, disregard, oppose)
2
disown(verb, cut, separate, reject, cool)
2
dispute(verb, stop, cut, attack, separate)
2
ditch(verb, reject, escape, dodge, evade)
2
divert(verb, stop, check, separate, oppose)
2
dodge(verb, decline, reject, dismiss, withdraw)
2
drag out(expression, extend, sustain, expand, persist)
2
duck(verb, reject, escape, dodge, evade)
2
duel(verb, stop, cut, attack, separate)
2
elude(verb, reject, escape, dodge, evade)
2
endure(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
2
escape(verb, stop, restrain, prevent, deter)
2
evade(verb, stop, decline, reject, dismiss)
2
extend(verb, delay, draw, follow, sustain)
2
fake out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, escape, dodge)
2
falter(pause, hesitate, balk, scruple)
2
fend(verb, separate, slip, prevent, resist)
2
fight(verb, cut, attack, separate, cool)
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