| counterbalance(noun, feeling, return, attitude, answer) |
| counterclaim(verb, return, acknowledge, deny, counter) |
| counterpoise(noun, feeling, return, attitude, answer) |
| cross(dispute, disagree, contend, quibble) |
| cross swords(expression, dispute, cross, disagree, quarrel) |
| crust(face, assurance, disrespect, nerve, boldness) |
| dare(order, disregard, command, opposition, resistance) |
| defend(verb, return, acknowledge, deny, counter) |
| defy(order, disregard, command, opposition, argue) |
| deny(verb, return, acknowledge, counter, argue) |
| disagree(dispute, quarrel, contend) |
| disprove(verb, return, acknowledge, deny, counter) |
| disregard(noun, scorn, opposition, disrespect, disdain) |
| disrespectfulness(assurance, disrespect, boldness, impropriety, gall) |
| double-take(noun, feeling, hit, return, attitude) |
| enjoinder(order, disregard, command, opposition, resistance) |
| explain(verb, return, acknowledge, deny, counter) |
| face down(expression, dispute, cross, disagree, quarrel) |
| face off(expression, dispute, cross, disagree, quarrel) |
| factiousness(order, disregard, command, opposition, resistance) |