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to counterattack
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counterattack
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criticism
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to criticize
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to cross swords
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deadlock
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debate
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to debate
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to demur
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to dicker
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to disagree
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disagreement
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discord
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discordant
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disputable
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disputation
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dispute
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to dispute
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dissension
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dissent
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to dissent
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dissidence
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dissident
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dissonant
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to diverge
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divergence
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to divide
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to divide and conquer
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division
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divisive
to counterattack
Verbo
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(contratacar)

(contratacar)

contraatacar

to make an attack in response to someone else's attack

example
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Faced with unexpected aggression, the team quickly counterattacked.
The boxer absorbed his opponent's punches and then counterattacked with a swift combination.

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Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
counterattack
Sustantivo
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contraataque

contraataque

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
criticism
Sustantivo
c
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crítica

crítica

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
to criticize
to criticize
Verbo
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criticar

criticar

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

praise

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Transitivo

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
to cross swords
Frase
uk flag
/kɹˈɔs sˈoːɹdz/
entrar en conflicto con

entrar en conflicto con

Idiom
Informal

to argue or have a disagreement with someone

What is the origin of the idiom "cross swords" and when to use it?

The idiom "cross swords" has its origin in the literal act of engaging in a sword fight or combat with crossed blades. Over time, the phrase evolved into a metaphorical expression, indicating a conflict, dispute, or disagreement between individuals or groups. The imagery of crossed swords emphasizes the confrontational nature of the interaction, often implying a clash of opposing views or interests.

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
deadlock
Sustantivo
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punto muerto

punto muerto

a situation in which the parties involved do not compromise and therefore are unable to reach an agreement

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
debate
debate
Sustantivo
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(discusión)

(discusión)

debate

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
to debate
to debate
Verbo
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debatir

debatir

to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

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Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
to demur
to demur
Verbo
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exceptuar

exceptuar

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

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Intransitivo

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
to dicker
to dicker
Verbo
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regatear

regatear

to negotiate with someone, particularly about the price of something

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Intransitivo

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
to disagree
to disagree
Verbo
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estar en desacuerdo con

estar en desacuerdo con

to hold or give a different opinion about something

agree

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Intransitivo

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
disagreement
Sustantivo
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desacuerdo

desacuerdo

an argument or a situation in which people have different opinions about something

agreement

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
discord
Sustantivo
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discordia

discordia

lack of agreement between people

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
discordant
Adjetivo
uk flag
/dɪˈskɔɹdənt/
discordante

discordante

having conflicting or opposing elements that create disagreement or tension

accordant

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
disputable
Adjetivo
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(debatible)

(debatible)

discutible

not yet proven true or right

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
disputation
Sustantivo
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n
debate

debate

a formal discussion where people hold differing views and fail to reach an agreement

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
dispute
Sustantivo
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debate

debate

a disagreement or argument, often involving conflicting opinions or interests

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
to dispute
to dispute
Verbo
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discutir

discutir

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

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Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
dissension
Sustantivo
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ʃ
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n
(desacuerdo)

(desacuerdo)

disensión

lack of agreement between people

agreement

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
dissent
Sustantivo
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t
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(desacuerdo)

(desacuerdo)

disentimiento

disagreement with what is officially or commonly accepted

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
to dissent
Verbo
d
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n
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t
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disentir

disentir

to give or have opinions that differ from those officially or commonly accepted

agree

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
dissidence
Sustantivo
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n
c
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(disensión)

(disensión)

disidencia

the action or process of disagreeing or disobeying established authority or doctrine

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
dissident
Sustantivo
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disidente

disidente

someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so

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Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
dissonant
Adjetivo
d
d
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n
a
ə
n
n
t
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(discordante)

(discordante)

disonante

having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
to diverge
Verbo
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divergir

divergir

(of views, opinions, etc.) to be different from each other

conform

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Intransitivo

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
divergence
Sustantivo
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divergencia

divergencia

a difference in interests, views, opinions, etc.

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
to divide
Verbo
d
d
i
ɪ
v
v
i
d
d
e
(polarizar)

(polarizar)

dividir

to cause disagreement among people

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
to [divide] and [conquer|rule]
to divide and conquer
Frase
uk flag
/dɪvˈaɪd ænd kˈɑːnkɚ ɔːɹ ɹˈuːl/
divide y vencerás

divide y vencerás

Idiom

to not allow people become united and pose a threat to one by keeping them busy through causing disagreement and argument between them

What is the origin of the idiom "divide and conquer" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "divide and conquer" can be traced back to ancient times. The concept has been used by various military and political strategists throughout history. The phrase itself is commonly attributed to the Roman general Julius Caesar, who reportedly said, "Divide et impera" (Latin for "divide and rule"). This phrase is used in various contexts and occasions where strategies of fragmentation and control are employed.

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
division
Sustantivo
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ʒ
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n
división

división

disagreement among members of a group or society

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb
divisive
Adjetivo
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v
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s
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v
e
divisivo

divisivo

causing disagreement or hostility by creating strong differences of opinion among people

Familia de Palabras

counter
attack
counterattack

counterattack

Verb

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