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controversy
Disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated
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counterpart
A person or thing holding a position or performing a function that corresponds to that of another person or thing in a different area.
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detractor
A person who disparages someone or something.
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depletion
the act of decreasing something markedly.
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detriment
The state of being harmed or damaged. A cause of harm or damage.
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repercussion
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, esp. an unwelcome one
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repudiate
Refuse to accept or be associated with. Deny the truth or validity of.
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relinquish
Voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.
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abridge
Shorten (a book, movie, speech, or other text) without losing the sense.
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advocate
- A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. (N)
- Publicly recommend or support: "they advocated strict adherence to Islam". (V)
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coerce
Persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.
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curtail
Reduce in extent or quantity; restrict.
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deference
Humble submission and respect.
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deviate
- Depart from an established course.
- Depart from usual or accepted standards.
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discreet
- Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, esp. to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
- Intentionally unobtrusive.
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