3
at variance(expression, adjective, idiom, opposition)
3
belying(verb, disproving)
3
bucking
3
combating(verb, hostile, different, contrary, opposite)
3
compensating
3
competing(verb, adjective, hostile, spirited, aggressive)
3
contradiction
3
counterattacking(verb, defending)
3
counterbalancing
3
countervailing
3
demurring(verb, disagreeing)
3
difficult(adjective, adverse)
3
discrepant(adjective, antagonistic, contrary, adverse, conflicting)
3
disproving(verb, disproving)
3
dissonant(adjective, different, contrary, adverse, conflicting)
3
diverse(adjective, different, conflicting, differing, deviating)
3
encountering(verb, facing, contending)
3
guarding(verb, watchful, defending, protective, protecting)
3
hard(adjective, adverse)
3
in opposition(expression, adjective, hostile, different, contrary)
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