contend
verbTo compete or struggle against difficulty or opposition.
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disingenuous
adjectiveNot candid or sincere, especially while pretending to be straightforward.
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verbTo estimate beyond known observations by extending a pattern or relationship.
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adjectiveSeeking or tending to undermine an established system or authority.
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adverbWithout realizing it or intending the result.
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