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Agreement and Disagreement - Opposition

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

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Words Related to Agreement and Disagreement
to counterattack

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

Ex: The army strategically counterattacked the enemy 's position to regain control of the territory ..
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counterattack

an attack made in response to someone else's attack

Ex: The general planned a counterattack after assessing the enemy 's weaknesses .
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criticism
criticism
[noun]

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

Ex: The manager ’s criticism pushed the team to perform better next time .
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to criticize

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

Ex: It 's unfair to criticize someone without understanding the challenges they face .
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to [cross] swords

to argue or have a disagreement with someone

Ex: In the courtroom, the attorneys are likely to cross swords over the admissibility of certain evidence, leading to a contentious legal battle.
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deadlock
deadlock
[noun]

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

Ex: Their ongoing deadlock prevented any progress in the merger discussions .
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deadlocked
deadlocked
[Adjective]

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

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debate
debate
[noun]

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

Ex: The debate over healthcare reform continues to be a contentious issue in politics .
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to debate
to debate
[Verb]

to formally discuss a matter, usually in a structured setting

Ex: Politicians debated the proposed healthcare reform bill on the floor of the parliament .
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to demur
to demur
[Verb]

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

Ex: He has demurred on accepting the promotion , unsure if he 's ready for the responsibility .
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to dicker
to dicker
[Verb]

to negotiate with someone, particularly about the price of something

Ex: The marketplaces in some countries encourage visitors to dicker with sellers as a cultural tradition .
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to disagree

to hold or give a different opinion about something

Ex: He disagreed with the decision but chose to remain silent.
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disagreement

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

Ex: The disagreement between the two departments highlighted the need for better communication and collaboration within the organization .
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to disassociate

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

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discord
discord
[noun]

lack of agreement between people

Ex: The project team was plagued by discord as individual members had conflicting priorities and goals .
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discordant
discordant
[Adjective]

having conflicting or opposing elements that create disagreement or tension

Ex: The debate highlighted discordant views on environmental regulations .
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disharmony

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

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disputable
disputable
[Adjective]

not yet proven true or right

Ex: The politician ’s statement was disputable, leading to widespread controversy .
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disputation

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

Ex: Despite the lengthy disputation, both sides remained firmly entrenched in their positions .
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dispute
dispute
[noun]

a disagreement or argument, often involving conflicting opinions or interests

Ex: The online dispute became a trending topic after both parties publicly aired their grievances .
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to dispute

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

Ex: The athletes disputed the referee 's decision , claiming it was unfair and biased .
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dissension

lack of agreement between people

Ex: The two scholars had a public dissension over the interpretation of the ancient texts .
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dissent
dissent
[noun]

a difference of opinion, especially from commonly accepted beliefs

Ex: Voices of dissent grew louder as the plan faced public scrutiny .
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to dissent

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

Ex: Students are encouraged to dissent respectfully and engage in constructive debate in the classroom .
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dissenter
dissenter
[noun]

someone who disagrees with a common belief or an official decision

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dissenting
dissenting
[Adjective]

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

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dissidence

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 .
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dissident
dissident
[noun]

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

Ex: He was known as a prominent dissident who advocated for democratic reforms .
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dissident
dissident
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The dissident movement gained momentum despite censorship .
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to dissociate

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

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dissociation

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

Ex: The treaty allowed for dissociation of certain territories .
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dissonance

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

Ex: The dissonance between her cheerful tone and the grim news was unsettling .
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dissonant
dissonant
[Adjective]

having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash

Ex: The book club discussion turned dissonant over differing interpretations of the novel 's theme .
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to disunite

to cause disagreement or separation between a group of people

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disunity
disunity
[noun]

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

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to diverge

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

Ex: The panel of experts expected their conclusions to diverge due to differing research methodologies .
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divergence

a difference in interests, views, opinions, etc.

Ex: The family 's religious divergence led to lively dinner table debates .
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to divide
to divide
[Verb]

to cause disagreement among people

Ex: The debate over education reform has divided parents and educators .
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to [divide] and [conquer|rule]

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

Ex: With advancing technologies, the potential for "divide and conquer" strategies to manipulate public opinion could increase in the future.
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divided
divided
[Adjective]

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

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division
division
[noun]

disagreement among members of a group or society

Ex: A strong sense of division emerged after the policy changes were announced .
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divisive
divisive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The divisive nature of the debate made it challenging to find common ground .
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divisively
divisively
[Adverb]

in a way that causes a split between people

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divisiveness

a split in people disagreeing or opposing one another

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