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| ammunition |
any means used in a disagreement or battle to attack or defend an opinion. [1/2 definitions] |
| argue |
to express disagreement; quarrel. [1/3 definitions] |
| clash |
a fight, battle, or disagreement. [1/5 definitions] |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. [1/3 definitions] |
| conflict |
strong disagreement or bad feeling between people. [1/3 definitions] |
| controversy |
a disagreement; debate. |
| difference |
a disagreement or argument. [1/4 definitions] |
| dissent |
a difference of opinion; disagreement. [1/2 definitions] |
| friction |
disagreement between people or groups of people; conflict. [1/3 definitions] |
| idiom |
a phrase that cannot be understood by understanding the meanings of each of its words. The phrase "fall out," meaning "have a disagreement," is an idiom. |
| protest |
to express objection to or disagreement with, in a planned, organized way. [1/4 definitions] |
| quarrel |
an angry argument or disagreement. [1/3 definitions] |
| split |
to break or fall apart, as from pressure or disagreement. [1/11 definitions] |
| thumbs-down |
a sign or gesture that shows disapproval, dissatisfaction, or disagreement. |
| uproar |
a very active debate or public disagreement. [1/2 definitions] |
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