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Opposite of a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something
“In Kennedy's domestic policy, the New Frontier took the form of a fight against prejudice, chiefly in his support of the civil rights movement.”
(rally) Opposite of an organized public demonstration expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of action
“Students held a rally to support keeping the college open.”
(festival) Opposite of an organized public demonstration expressing strong objection to an official policy or course of action
“On this day, the council organized a festival to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the movement.”
Opposite of protest, objection, disapproving pleading, or an act thereof
Opposite of a complaint or protest over something believed to be wrong or unfair
Opposite of a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter
Opposite of a public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views on a political issue
Opposite of the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held
“While there was harmony among the various denominations in the lowcountry, in the backcountry, Woodmason found sectarian rivalry rampant.”
Opposite of a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system
“After years of peace and world unity, an evil dictator had begun to emerge and was desperately trying to take over the world single-handedly.”
Opposite of a doubt about the truth or validity of something
“Well, the judge explained that what they're looking for here is somewhere between absolute certainty and just a shadow of a doubt.”
Opposite of to express an objection to what someone has said or done
“Suspecting that something was going to happen this evening, Qatari had no choice but to acquiesce, since he was outnumbered.”
Opposite of to publicly demonstrate strong objection to an official policy or course of action
“Many of his fans came out in strong numbers to support his presidential bid.”
Opposite of to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
“The respondents deny all allegations that they committed any unfair labor practices.”
Opposite of to complain about something in irritation or anger
Opposite of to state a fact or belief forcefully or confidently
Opposite of to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
“Some theorists speculate that the universe will end in a big crunch when everything collapses in on itself.”
Opposite of to state positively and assertively
Opposite of to become disobedient against authority
“Citizens acknowledged the improving economy and would comply with new measures introduced by the government.”
Opposite of to speak in a plain and candid way, typically in protest
Opposite of to rise in opposition
“William Wallace would inspire his fellow Scotsmen to never surrender to their oppressors.”
Opposite of to try to prevent by action or argument
“Sachs's impression from this exchange was that Rania was respectful of others' customs and beliefs but also insistent that they accept the protocols of their new home.”
(with object) Opposite of to say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
“He acknowledged that he had an immediate gut reaction to government requests for the media to withhold information.”
Opposite of to talk in a loud, aggressive or indignant manner
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