to agree with someone : I don't always s__ e__ t_ e__ w___ my husband when it comes to parenting., to see eye to eye (with someone), to say the opposite of what someone else has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong : He kept c_________ing himself when we were arguing - I think he was a bit confused., to contradict, to dislike or disapprove of someone or something and let it upset or worry you : I'm leaving now. Does anyone h___ an i____ w___ that?, to have an issue with someone/something, to disagree strongly : I t___ i____ w___ parents who push their children too hard., to take issue with someone/something (over something), to fight or argue with someone : I disliked my manager and c____ed w___ him on several occasions., to clash with someone, to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong : I’m trying to diet – don’t t____ me with that cake!, to tempt, to unite as a group against someone : I felt like everyone was g___ing _p _n me during the meeting., to gang up on someone, to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse : Someone should have i_______ed before the situation got out of hand., to intervene, to admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated : Don’t b___ d___ just because they disagree with you., to back down, to intentionally start a fight : He was trying to p___ a f____ with me., to pick a fight, to reach an agreement in which both sides accept less than they originally wanted : If neither side is willing to back down, it can be hard to f___ a c_________., to find a compromise, the real or deeper problem that is causing a situation, even if it is not immediately obvious : Lack of trust was the u______ing i____ in their relationship., an underlying issue, someone who is determined to make things happen in exactly the way they want and who tries to make other people do what they want : He’s a c______ f____ who wants to make every decision himself., a control freak, showing that you feel sorry about having caused someone problems or unhappiness : She sounded a_________ when she called me., apologetic, shocking and morally unacceptable : His behaviour was absolutely o_________., outrageous, sensible or recommended in a particular situation : It may be a________ to speak to your manager first., advisable

Arguments (Part 2)

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