antagonistic
adjectiveActively opposed, hostile, or inclined to conflict.
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nounA standstill caused by opposing sides that cannot reach agreement.
defector
nounSomeone who leaves a group, cause, or country to join another, often opposing, side.
mediate
verbTo help opposing parties discuss their differences and work toward an agreement.
Help parties reach agreement
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reactionary
adjectiveStrongly opposing change and seeking a return to earlier social or political arrangements.
rebut
verbTo answer an argument with opposing reasons or evidence.
rebuttal
nounA response that challenges a claim with opposing arguments or evidence.
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