clash with, be at odds with, be in opposition to, be incompatible with, contradict, conflict with, be contrary to, be in disagreement with, run counter to
cross swords with Synonym
Synonyme cross swords withclash with - fight with - do battle with - lock horns with - contend with - confront - quarrel with - argue with - fall out with
To "cross swords with" someone means to enter into conflict or opposition with them, usually in a verbal, intellectual, or professional context rather than a literal sword fight. It often implies a spirited debate, argument, or clash of opinions, where both sides defend their views energetically. The phrase can also suggest rivalry or competitive tension between individuals or groups. While it has roots in physical combat imagery, in modern usage it is mostly figurative, describing situations where people confront each other, challenge ideas, or contest decisions in a direct and sometimes sharp manner.
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be in conflict with
clash with, be at odds with, be in opposition to, be incompatible with, contradict, conflict with, be contrary to, be in disagreement with, run counter to [x]
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be in disagreement with
disagree with, be at odds with, be opposed to, be in conflict with, be at variance with, be contrary to, dissent from, take issue with
disagree with, be at odds with, be opposed to, be in conflict with, be at variance with, be contrary to, dissent from, take issue with [x]
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dissent from
disagree with, differ from, oppose, object to, take issue with, diverge from
disagree with, differ from, oppose, object to, take issue with, diverge from [x]
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not concur with
disagree with, be at odds with, differ from, dissent from, be in disagreement with, be opposed to, not see eye to eye with, take issue with
disagree with, be at odds with, differ from, dissent from, be in disagreement with, be opposed to, not see eye to eye with, take issue with [x]
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be opposed to
be against, object to, disapprove of, be in opposition to, be not in favor of, disagree with, take issue with, be hostile to, be averse to, be antithetical to
be against, object to, disapprove of, be in opposition to, be not in favor of, disagree with, take issue with, be hostile to, be averse to, be antithetical to [x]
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take issue with
disagree with, object to, oppose, challenge, dispute, quarrel with, find fault with, have a problem with, be at odds with, be opposed to
disagree with, object to, oppose, challenge, dispute, quarrel with, find fault with, have a problem with, be at odds with, be opposed to [x]
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be at odds with
disagree with, be in conflict with, be at variance with, be in disagreement with, be out of step with, clash with, be in opposition to, be out of sync with
disagree with, be in conflict with, be at variance with, be in disagreement with, be out of step with, clash with, be in opposition to, be out of sync with [x]
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not see eye to eye with
disagree with, be at odds with, be not in agreement with, be on different wavelengths from, be of a different opinion from, differ from, be in conflict with, clash with
disagree with, be at odds with, be not in agreement with, be on different wavelengths from, be of a different opinion from, differ from, be in conflict with, clash with [x]
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quarrel with
argue with, fight with, fall out with, clash with, row with, bicker with, squabble with, feud with, cross swords with, be at odds with
argue with, fight with, fall out with, clash with, row with, bicker with, squabble with, feud with, cross swords with, be at odds with [x]
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oppose
resist, withstand, defy, confront, counter, contest, dispute, challenge, fight, combat, be against, stand against, stand up to, take a stand against
resist, withstand, defy, confront, counter, contest, dispute, challenge, fight, combat, be against, stand against, stand up to, take a stand against [x]
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resolve the disagreement
settle the disagreement, resolve the conflict, settle the dispute, clear up the disagreement, iron out the differences, reconcile the differences, reach an agreement, come to an understanding, patch t... [more]
settle the disagreement, resolve the conflict, settle the dispute, clear up the disagreement, iron out the differences, reconcile the differences, reach an agreement, come to an understanding, patch things up, make peace [x]
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dispute
Streit, Auseinandersetzung, Konflikt, Meinungsverschiedenheit, Zwist, Debatte, Kontroverse
Streit, Auseinandersetzung, Konflikt, Meinungsverschiedenheit, Zwist, Debatte, Kontroverse [x]
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squabble with
argue with, quarrel with, bicker with, fight with, clash with, fall out with
argue with, quarrel with, bicker with, fight with, clash with, fall out with [x]
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withhold support for
refuse to support, decline to support, withdraw support from, hold back support, withhold backing for, refuse backing for, deny support to, refrain from supporting
refuse to support, decline to support, withdraw support from, hold back support, withhold backing for, refuse backing for, deny support to, refrain from supporting [x]
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have a problem with
struggle with, find it hard to, find it difficult to, have trouble with, wrestle with, grapple with, be having issues with
struggle with, find it hard to, find it difficult to, have trouble with, wrestle with, grapple with, be having issues with [x]
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