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Repugn

To fight against; to oppose; to resist.

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Manner of action 3

Challenge 76% connected

An invitation to engage in a contest or controversy of any kind; a defiance; specifically, a summons to fight a duel; also, the letter or message con…

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Dispute 76% connected

To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wra…

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Gainsay 76% connected

To contradict; to deny; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid.

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Oppose 76% connected

To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

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Repugnance 74% connected

Alt. of Repugnancy

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Repugnance 74% connected

Alt. of Repugnancy

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Contend 92% connected

To strive in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Contest 92% connected

To make a subject of dispute, contention, litigation, or emulation; to contend for; to call in question; to controvert; to oppose; to dispute.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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