Words Related to Agreement and Disagreement - Disagreement and Opposition 4
Here you will learn some English words related to disagreement and opposition, such as "joust", "incident", and "hostile".
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heterodox
[adjective]
not in agreement with generally approved principles, opinions, or beliefs
heterodoxy
[noun]
the practice of holding and expressing beliefs that differ from established or conventional norms
to stand / hold one's ground
[phrase]
to keep defending one's plans or opinions despite facing opposition
hot button
[noun]
a matter or problem about which people argue a lot and have strong feelings
I beg to differ / disagree
[sentence]
used to politely express disagreement with what has just been stated
impasse
[noun]
a difficult situation where progress is not possible because the people involved are unable to come to an agreement
incident
[noun]
a strong disagreement between two countries that often involves military action
irreconcilable
[adjective]
(of ideas, positions, etc.) extremely different in a way that reaching an agreement is impossible
to joust
[verb]
to argue with another person, particularly in a formal occasion such as a debate
to look for trouble
[phrase]
to act or behave in a way that is likely to cause a problem, fight, or argument
to make mincemeat (out) of sb/sth
[phrase]
to completely defeat or win against someone or something in a convincing and overwhelming manner, whether it be in a competition, argument, game, or other activity
minority report
[noun]
a report presented by members of a group who do not agree with the majority
monkey in the middle
[phrase]
a person who is in the middle of two fighting or arguing sides
one's way or the highway
[sentence]
used to say that someone has two options, either accept what has been said or leave it be
no
[interjection]
used to give an answer to a question showing that we do not agree or it is not true
no hard feelings
[phrase]
used to tell a person that one does not want any resentment to remain between them after arguing with them or defeating them in a contest
not likely
[interjection]
used to express strong disagreement with a suggestion or statement
opponent
[noun]
someone who disagrees with a system, plan, etc. and intends to put an end to it or change it
to oppose
[verb]
to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to put an end to it
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