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differ

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of differ

1 to be unlike; to not be the same
  • my brother and I differ markedly in the way we handle money
Synonyms of differ

contrast, vary
Words Related to differ

deviate, diverge, divide, fluctuate, separate
Near Antonyms of differ

accord, agree, conform, correspond
Antonyms of differ

compare, match
2 to have a different opinion
  • after much arguing, we simply have agreed to differ about the issue
Synonyms of differ

disagree, dissent, nonconcur
Words Related to differ

clash, collide, conflict, contrast

counter, debate, object, oppose, protest, resist

contest, dispute

argue, bicker, fall out, quarrel
Phrases Synonymous with differ

take issue
Near Antonyms of differ

accede, accept, acquiesce, comply, consent, defer, subscribe

affiliate, ally, associate, collaborate, collude, come round, compromise, cooperate, get along, side
Antonyms of differ

agree, assent, concur

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