5
rise(verb, riot, rebel, revolt, disobedience)
5
spurn(verb, break, reject, disregard, oppose)
5
stay(verb, stop, attack, oppose, block)
5
struggle(verb, support, force, meet, attack)
5
suppress(verb, keep, oppose, refuse, deny)
5
sustain(verb, hold, take, meet, keep)
5
transgress(verb, break, disregard, oppose, ignore)
4
attack(verb, meet, criticize, fight, dispute)
4
avert(verb, hold, separate, reject, maintain)
4
bar(verb, attack, block, delay, fight)
4
bicker(verb, support, force, meet, attack)
4
bridle(verb, keep, suppress, refuse, deny)
4
brook(verb, take, meet, attack, oppose)
4
continue(verb, support, force, attack, maintain)
4
controvert(verb, meet, attack, oppose, fight)
4
dam(verb, stop, prevent, hinder, slow)
4
decline(verb, cut, separate, reject, cool)
4
differ(verb, disregard, ignore, snub, overlook)
4
discountenance(verb, reject, oppose, dislike, disapprove)
4
duel(verb, cut, meet, check, attack)
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