New Word #30: Varying Degrees Of Disagreement

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Have some doubts

misgiving: a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something.

qualm: an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one’s own conduct; a misgiving.

Disagree silently

acquiesce: accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Disagree mildly

demur: raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.

Disagree

dissent: the expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held. Also disagree, oppose, disapprove, object means to disagree.

Disagree seriously and loudly

denounce: publicly declare to be wrong or evil.

remonstrate: make a forcefully reproachful protest.

expostulate: express strong disapproval or disagreement.

rebuke: express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

Other Disagreement

There are a lot more words about disagreement and each of them has a little distinct shade to it.

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