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Obtrude :: Obtrude (v. t.) To offer with unreasonable importunity; to urge unduly or against the will.

Fight :: Fight (v. i.) To strive or contend for victory, with armies or in single combat; to attempt to defeat, subdue, or destroy an enemy, either by blows or weapons; to contend in arms; -- followed by with or against..

Counter :: Counter (adv.) At or against the front or face.

Platen :: Platen (n.) The part of a printing press which presses the paper against the type and by which the impression is made.

Recoveree :: Recoveree (n.) The person against whom a judgment is obtained in common recovery.

Clash :: Clash (v. i.) To make a noise by striking against something; to dash noisily together.

Murmur :: Murmur (v. i.) To utter complaints in a low, half-articulated voice; to feel or express dissatisfaction or discontent; to grumble; -- often with at or against..

Concerto :: Concerto (n.) A composition (usually in symphonic form with three movements) in which one instrument (or two or three) stands out in bold relief against the orchestra, or accompaniment, so as to display its qualities or the performer's skill..

With :: With (prep.) To denote a close or direct relation of opposition or hostility; -- equivalent to against.

Rumble :: Rumble (n.) A rotating cask or box in which small articles are smoothed or polished by friction against each other.

Abattis :: Abattis (n.) A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy..

Despite :: Despite (prep.) In spite of; against, or in defiance of; notwithstanding; as, despite his prejudices..

Firewarden :: Firewarden (n.) An officer who has authority to direct in the extinguishing of fires, or to order what precautions shall be taken against fires; -- called also fireward..

Gainstrive :: Gainstrive (v. t. & i.) To strive or struggle against; to withstand.

Stand :: Stand (n.) To remain without ruin or injury; to hold good against tendencies to impair or injure; to be permanent; to endure; to last; hence, to find endurance, strength, or resources..

Stem-clasping :: Stem (v. i.) To move forward against an obstacle, as a vessel against a current..

Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (v. t.) To act against with equal power; to balance.

Weight :: Weight (v. t.) The resistance against which a machine acts, as opposed to the power which moves it..

Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A narrow crosspiece of the bottom of a boat against which a rower braces his feet.

Transgress :: Transgress (v. t.) To offend against; to vex.

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