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be dissimilar, distinct v.
clash; hold opposing views v.

VERB

be dissimilar, distinct

Synonyms

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alter conflict with contradict contrast disagree diverge modify vary

STRONG

digress diversify qualify reverse turn

WEAK

be distinguished from be off the beaten path be unlike bear no resemblance clash with depart from deviate from divaricate from jar with lack resemblance not conform not look like run counter to show contrast sing a different tune stand apart take exception

Antonyms

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accept agree coincide concur remain

WEAK

be same conform consent harmonize

VERB

clash; hold opposing views

Synonyms

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disagree dissent divide quarrel squabble vary

STRONG

bicker contend debate demur disaccord discord dispute fight jar object oppose war

WEAK

bump heads discept go after each other go at it hit a clinker hit a sour note lock horns protest against take issue

Antonyms

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agree concur consent

STRONG

accept give in go along make peace support surrender

WEAK

be same conform harmonize

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differed

Italy's far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said that although their "backgrounds and perspectives differed, that never prevented me from acknowledging her significance and her role in our nation's public life".

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Cancer incidence rates differed by roughly four to five times across regions.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

They differed over whether that protection damned the Constitution or vindicated it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Román would make the decision “based on” a point system that differed from what was laid out in the original request for proposals, according to an addendum sent to the bidders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Hence a second set of factors consists of those affecting rates of diffusion and migration, which differed greatly among continents.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond