strive+against

  • 131dispute — [c]/dəsˈpjut / (say duhs pyooht) verb (disputed, disputing) –verb (i) 1. to engage in argument or discussion. 2. to argue vehemently; wrangle or quarrel. –verb (t) 3. to argue or debate about; discuss. 4. to argue against; call in question. 5. to …

  • 132Discomfort — Dis*com fort, n. [OF. desconfort, F. d[ e]confort. See {Discomfort}, v. t.] 1. Discouragement. [Obs.] Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Want of comfort; uneasiness, mental or physical; disturbance of peace; inquietude; pain; distress; sorrow. An age of… …

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