Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Opinions

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

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

to show one's disagreement or disapproval of an online post or comment by clicking on a specific icon

to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

to disagree or deny that something is true

‌to express disapproval of something by making a noise in the throat

to argue over unimportant things or to complain about them

to not support and be against something or someone

to disapprove of or have a negative opinion about something, particularly due to being improper or unacceptable

to dismiss or reject something as false

to strongly and harshly criticize someone or something

to intentionally make harmful statements to damage a person or thing's worth or reputation

to behave in a way that lowers the dignity or respect of oneself or others

to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues

to express dissatisfaction or injustice about something

to find fault or criticize small, insignificant details

to complain or whine persistently and often about trivial matters

to criticize someone angrily and harshly

to express mild disapproval, often in a gentle or corrective manner

to strongly and angrily criticize or complain about something

to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

to severely criticize, often with the intention of correcting someone's behavior or actions

to criticize someone for doing or saying something that one believes to be wrong

to identify or point out flaws, errors, or shortcomings in someone or something

to show one's agreement or approval of an online post or comment by clicking on a specific icon

to agree to something such as a request, proposal, demand, etc.

to reluctantly accept something without protest

to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

to agree and not oppose to something that one generally finds unacceptable or unpleasant

to accept something, usually after some resistance

to agree to something, such as a suggestion, request, etc.

to go against an argument or statement

to form an idea or concept in the mind by combining existing ideas or information