4
thwarts(verb, hinders)
3
antagonizes(verb, opposes, contends)
3
contradicts(verb, opposes)
3
dares(verb, defies)
3
deters(verb, hinders)
3
disagrees(verb, opposes)
3
fends(verb, defends)
3
impedes(verb, hinders, opposes)
3
rebels(noun, verb, defies)
3
repulses(verb, opposes)
3
supports(verb, defends)
2
argues(verb, defends, contends)
2
baffles(verb, hinders)
2
balks(noun, verb)
2
bars(verb, hinders, defends)
2
blocks(verb, hinders)
2
bucks(noun, verb)
2
conflicts(verb, opposes, contends)
2
contests(noun, verb)
2
counterattacks(verb, defends, opposes)
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