except

cavil, quibble

challenge, dare, defy, fight

conflict, debate, dispute, hassle, quarrel, squabble, wrangle

beef, bellyache, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, keen, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp (or yaup), yowl

balk, gag, stick

censure, criticize, denounce

disobey, rebel, withstand

demonstrate

blackball, blacklist, excommunicate, ostracize

banish, deport, exile, expel, oust, throw out

obviate, preclude, prevent, prohibit

deter, stave off, ward (off)

check off, disregard

comb (out), weed (out)