Agreement and Disagreement - Opposition

Here you will learn some English words related to opposition such as "demur", "deadlock", and "criticize".

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to counterattack [verb]

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

Ex: The cybersecurity team detected the cyberattack and promptly counterattacked to neutralize the threat .

counterattack [noun]

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

Ex: A swift counterattack turned the tide of the battle .

criticism [noun]

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

Ex: Her criticism felt personal , but it was focused on improving the work .

to criticize [verb]

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

Ex: It 's easy to criticize the government 's policies , but coming up with viable alternatives is more challenging .

to [cross] swords [phrase]

to argue or have a disagreement with someone

Ex: As the negotiations reached a critical point , the business partners began to cross swords over the terms of the partnership agreement .

deadlock [noun]

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

Ex: Due to a deadlock between the investors , the merger plans were put on hold indefinitely .

deadlocked [adjective]

(of disagreements, disputes, etc.) unable to be settled because the parties involved do not compromise

debate [noun]

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

Ex: A heated debate erupted in the council meeting over the proposed budget cuts .

to debate [verb]

to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

Ex: The students debated the merits of implementing a dress code policy at their school .

to demur [verb]

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

Ex: Instead of openly agreeing , John demurred and suggested exploring alternative solutions .

to dicker [verb]

to negotiate with someone, particularly about the price of something

Ex: The skilled negotiator knew how to dicker effectively , securing favorable terms in the business deal .

to disagree [verb]

to hold or give a different opinion about something

Ex:

disagreement [noun]

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

Ex: Despite their disagreement on political issues , they managed to maintain a respectful friendship .

to disassociate [verb]

to make it known that one is not connected with or does not support or agree with someone or something; to declare that something does not have any connection with something else

discord [noun]

lack of agreement between people

Ex: The business partnership suffered from discord as the co-founders had conflicting visions for the company 's future .

discordant [adjective]

having conflicting or opposing elements that create disagreement or tension

Ex: The board meeting was filled with discordant opinions about the new policy .

disharmony [noun]

disagreement over important things that makes people become unfriendly toward one another

disputable [adjective]

not yet proven true or right

Ex: His claims about the event were disputable , with many experts disagreeing .

disputation [noun]

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

Ex: A heated disputation erupted during the conference regarding the ethical implications of the study .

dispute [noun]

a disagreement or argument, often involving conflicting opinions or interests

Ex: Their dispute over the budget allocation led to a heated discussion during the meeting .

to dispute [verb]

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

Ex: The neighbors began to dispute property boundaries , resulting in a heated argument .

dissension [noun]

lack of agreement between people

Ex: Their dissension started over a minor issue but grew into a major conflict .

dissent [noun]

a difference of opinion, especially from commonly accepted beliefs

Ex: Academic dissent is essential for intellectual progress .

to dissent [verb]

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

Ex:

dissenter [noun]

someone who disagrees with a common belief or an official decision

dissenting [adjective]

having or giving opinions that differ from those officially or commonly accepted

dissidence [noun]

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

Ex: Their dissidence took the form of counter-cultural art and music that delivered anti-establishment messages .

dissident [noun]

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

Ex:

dissident [adjective]

opposing official policy, especially that of an authoritarian government or dominant group

Ex: She published dissident essays criticizing the state 's surveillance practices .

to dissociate [verb]

to make it clear that one has no connection with or does not support or agree with someone or something; to state that something does not have any connection with something else

dissociation [noun]

the action of separating or removing something from an association or connection

Ex: The dissociation of the two departments improved efficiency .

dissonance [noun]

a state of disagreement between people's opinions, actions, or personalities, often resulting in tension

Ex: Their marriage was marked by constant dissonance in values and priorities .

dissonant [adjective]

having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash

Ex: The board meeting ended on a dissonant vibe due to disagreement over budget allocations .

to disunite [verb]

to cause disagreement or separation between a group of people

disunity [noun]

the lack of harmony or agreement within a group, leading to division or conflict

to diverge [verb]

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

Ex: The survey results indicated that public opinions on the matter tended to diverge .

divergence [noun]

a difference in interests, views, opinions, etc.

Ex: The family 's religious divergence led to lively dinner table debates .

to divide [verb]

to cause disagreement among people

Ex: The decision to implement a dress code at the office divided the employees .

to [divide] and [conquer|rule] [phrase]

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

Ex: The activist group advocates for unity instead of falling victim to the " divide and rule " tactics of those in power .

divided [adjective]

(of a society, organization, or group) separated by disagreement

division [noun]

disagreement among members of a group or society

Ex: Religious differences often lead to division within communities .

divisive [adjective]

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

Ex: The proposed policy changes proved to be divisive , leading to conflicts within the organization .

divisively [adverb]

in a way that causes a split between people

divisiveness [noun]

a split in people disagreeing or opposing one another

Agreement and Disagreement
Agreement	Mutual Agreement	Mutual Understanding and Consent	Unity and Harmony
Accordance and Unity	Compromise or Surrender	Cooperation and Conformity	Discussion and Contradiction
Breach of Contract or Cancellation	Disagreement	Opposition	Conflict and Opposition
Disagreement and Contrast	Contradiction and Opposition	Disagreement and Dispute	Mediation and Influence
Persuasion and Mediation