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conviction

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a belief or opinion that is very strong

impression

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an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something, particularly one formed unconsciously

objection

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the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something

discord

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lack of agreement between people

morale

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one's personal level of confidence, enthusiasm, and emotional well-being, especially in the context of facing challenges or adversity

unanimity

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a situation in which all those involved are in complete agreement on something

chastisement

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the act of inflicting physical punishment as a means of discipline or correction

detractor

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a person who criticizes or belittles the value or importance of someone or something

naysayer

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a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views, especially in opposition to new ideas or proposals

antagonistic

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actively opposing someone or something

discretion

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the power or freedom of making decisions in a particular situation

reception

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the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

preferential

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showing or giving advantage, favor, or priority to someone or something over others

unexceptionable

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entirely satisfactory and acceptable, without any fault

impartial

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not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

unbiased

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not having favoritism or prejudice toward any particular side or viewpoint

averse

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strongly opposed to something

disfavor

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a feeling of not liking or rejecting someone or something

to contend

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to argue the truth of something

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to praise or express admiration for someone or something

to exalt

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to highly praise or honor someone or something

to repudiate

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to dismiss or reject something as false

to acquiesce

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to reluctantly accept something without protest

to conclude

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to draw a logical inference or outcome based on established premises or evidence