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disagree
verb as in be different
Strongest matches
Weak matches
verb as in argue; hold differing opinion
Strongest matches
bicker, clash, contend, differ, dissent, divide, feud, haggle, object, oppose, quarrel, quibble, spar, wrangle
Strong matches
altercate, battle, brawl, contest, controvert, debate, disaccord, discord, dispute, fight, palter, rip, row, scrap, skirmish, spat, sue, war, zap
Weak matches
break with, bring action, controversialize, discept, fall out, go for the jugular, have words, jump on, lay into, let have it, logomachize, set to, take issue, take on
verb as in be injurious
Weak matches
be distasteful, be disturbing, be sickening, be unsuitable, discomfort, go against the grain, make ill
Example Sentences
“He was willing to meet everybody, to listen to people, to disagree politely when needed, and when you saw the results ... virtually every San Franciscan either loves Daniel Lurie or likes and respects him.”
University officials disputed the union’s allegations, saying in a statement that “we fundamentally disagree with AFSCME’s claims of bad faith bargaining and characterization of unacceptable bargaining proposals.”
In a statement, Cedars-Sinai said that “we respectfully disagree with the department’s assertions but pledge to continue working to improve maternal health equity.”
“People who disagree with us are not the enemy,” he posted on Instagram.
He has vowed to weaken civil service rules that protect federal bureaucrats from being fired if they disagree with their bosses’ decisions.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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