7
traverse(verb, support, stop, force, cut)
6
cope(verb, hold, take, meet, oppose)
6
dissent(verb, oppose, fight, dislike, condemn)
6
gainsay(verb, check, attack, oppose, fight)
6
protest(verb, attack, oppose, fight, dislike)
6
thwart(verb, stop, check, attack, separate)
5
antagonize(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
5
arrest(verb, stop, prevent, slow, staunch)
5
bear up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, experience, endure)
5
challenge(verb, take, meet, attack, disregard)
5
check(verb, stop, cut, attack, separate)
5
clash(verb, meet, attack, oppose, fight)
5
encounter(verb, take, meet, attack, oppose)
5
hinder(verb, stop, check, attack, maintain)
5
refuse(verb, stop, cut, attack, separate)
5
restrain(verb, stop, prevent, slow, opposition)
5
stem(verb, stop, prevent, slow, staunch)
5
stick(verb, disregard, ignore, bear, experience)
5
submit to(verb, expression, hold, take, go)
4
battle(verb, stop, hold, meet, attack)
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