Assent and Spat

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Assent verb - To give or express one's approval (as to a proposal).

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Spat is an antonym for assent.

Nearby Words: assenting, assented

Spat verb - To express different opinions about something often angrily.

Usage example: we tend to spat over money more than anything else

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Assent is an antonym for spat.

Nearby Word: spate

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