Conflict and Opposition

to engage in a fight or argument

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to argue or fight until a disagreement is resolved

After hours of heated negotiations, the two companies finally decided to duke it out and reach a compromise on the merger deal.

a quarrel or fight

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

Can you help me crack the eggs for the cake batter?

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

He inadvertently embroiled himself in a heated debate at the family gathering by expressing a controversial opinion.

to give something to someone and receive something else from them

They decided to exchange gifts during the holiday celebration.

said before asking someone a question, as a way of politely getting their attention

Excuse me, could you help me with this?

to strongly argue, disapprove, or disagree with someone or something

Yesterday, I expostulated with my colleague about their unprofessional behavior.

the action of strongly arguing, disapproving, or disagreeing with someone or something

the way play restarts after a stoppage, where two players try to get the puck by using their sticks to hit or guide it to their teammates

The referee dropped the puck for the face-off at center ice.

start a game by a face-off

a small party of people within a larger one who have different thoughts and opinions

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

After a heated debate, the friends fell out and stopped speaking to each other.

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

After a heated debate, the friends fell out and stopped speaking to each other.

used to make it clear that one is about to criticize or disagree with someone but is unwilling to do so

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

The families continued to feud over a disputed piece of land, passing down the animosity through generations.

to have a lasting and heated argument with someone

The families continued to feud over a disputed piece of land, passing down the animosity through generations.

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war.

to use methods or tactics similar to those of one's opponent in a fight or argument

When faced with a rival company's aggressive marketing campaign, our company had to fight fire with fire by launching an even more compelling advertising blitz.

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

The soldiers bravely fought on the front lines during the war.

to fight until a result is achieved or an agreement is reached

The two nations decided to fight out their differences through diplomatic negotiations.

to fight for what one wants or win an argument without the help of someone else

to move with a rapid up-and-down motion

Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.

a noisy fight or argument involving multiple people

A fracas broke out in the bar after someone spilled a drink.

a loud, disorderly quarrel or brawl involving multiple people

A fray erupted outside the stadium after the match ended.

a loud argument or fight that many people take part in

a person who pretends to be a friend when in reality is one's rival or enemy

absence of agreement or friendliness between people with different opinions

There was noticeable friction between the team members after the disagreement over the project's direction.

a narrow opening

an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt

to engage in an activity, particularly an argument, in a forceful, energetic, or violent manner

He goes hammer and tongs in exposing the evil men through his pen.

to support someone or something in an argument with another person

Kowalski goes to the mat for homeless vets.

a situation in which traffic is so heavily congested that movement is virtually impossible

The city center was in complete gridlock after the accident blocked all lanes.

to negotiate, typically over the price of goods or services

I don’t like to haggle; I prefer paying the price listed.

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

An unexpected storm can happen at any time of year.

‌to express disapproval of something by making a noise in the throat

The professor harrumphed loudly when the student suggested a controversial theory during the lecture.

to irritate someone or cause problems for them, particularly by asking them to do something over and over again

Having to wait in long lines can hassle customers at the grocery store.

to hold or own something

I have a collection of antique coins that I inherited from my grandfather.

to not to be able to approve or accept someone or something

He clearly has a problem with his neighbor’s loud music.

to argue with someone

to talk to someone frankly in order to settle a dispute or argument

After weeks of tension, they finally decided to have it out with each other and discuss their issues openly.

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

Despite objections from his colleagues, David had his way and implemented his innovative ideas, which turned out to be a great success.