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Agreement and Disagreement - Contradiction and Opposition

Here you will learn some English words related to contradiction and opposition, such as "quarrel", "provoke", and "protest".

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Words Related to Agreement and Disagreement
to part company

to disagree over something

[phrase]
to part ways

to disagree over something

[phrase]
to pick a fight

to intentionally provoke or initiate a conflict or argument with someone

[phrase]
polarity

the opposition between two opinions, tendencies, etc.

[noun]
polarization

a split between two opposing groups

[noun]
to polarize

to be divided into two opposing groups

[Verb]
to protest

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

[Verb]
protest

strong objection to or disapproval of something; actions or words that display this

[noun]
provocation

a statement or action that causes anger or is intended to make someone upset or angry

[noun]
provocative

causing strong reactions or discussions by presenting controversial or thought-provoking ideas

[Adjective]
provocatively

in a manner that causes anger or argument, particularly intentionally

[Adverb]
to provoke

to intentionally annoy someone so that they become angry

[Verb]
pugnacious

eager to start a fight or argument

[Adjective]
pugnaciously

in a way that displays eagerness to start a fight or argument

[Adverb]
pugnacity

eagerness to start a fight or argument

[noun]
to quarrel

to have a serious argument

[Verb]
quarrel

a serious argument, usually between people who know each other well

[noun]
quarrelsome

arguing a lot

[Adjective]
to quibble

to argue over unimportant things or to complain about them

[Verb]
quibble

a minor criticism or complaint about something that is not important

[noun]
rift

an end to a friendly relationship between people or organizations caused by a serious disagreement

[noun]
riven

(of a group of people) divided by disagreements, particularly violently

[Adjective]
row

a noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.

[noun]
ruckus

a noisy argument or activity

[noun]
ructions

angry arguments or complaints

[noun]
run-in

a fight or argument, particularly with someone with authority

[noun]
scene

a heated argument, particularly in public

[noun]
schism

a division between a group of people caused by their disagreement over beliefs or views

[noun]
scrap

a brief quarrel or fight

[noun]
set-to

a minor argument or fight

[noun]
shit stirrer

someone who tries to aggravate an argument or enjoys doing so

[noun]
shitstorm

a situation of violent disagreement

[noun]
shot

a remark that is critical

[noun]
shouting match

a loud argument

[noun]
showdown

a fight, test, or argument that will resolve a prolonged disagreement

[noun]
shrewish

(of a woman) aggressive, unpleasant, and always arguing

[Adjective]
side

one of the people or groups involved in an argument, contest, etc.

[noun]
skirmish

a short, political argument, particularly between rivals

[noun]
to skirmish

to engage in a short argument

[Verb]
slugfest

an argument in which people talk to each other in an offensive way

[noun]
someone started it

used to say who is at fault for causing an argument or fight

[phrase]
to spar

to argue with someone in a pleasant way

[Verb]
to spark up

to start a friendship, conversation, quarrel, etc.

[Verb]
sparring partner

someone with whom one regularly has friendly arguments

[noun]
spat

a short quarrel about a matter that is unimportant

[noun]
split

separation between a group of people caused by disagreement

[noun]
to split

to cause a group of people to be divided into smaller groups because of having different opinions or views

[Verb]
squabble

a noisy argument over an unimportant matter

[noun]
to squabble

to noisily argue over an unimportant matter

[Verb]
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