Opinions: English Vocabulary List

to openly and strongly disapprove or condemn something

"We deplore the use of violence."

"The international community continues to deplore the use of violence against innocent civilians in conflict zones."

to express disapproval of something

"I strongly object to that proposal."

"I strongly object to your proposal because it does not take into account the needs of the local community."

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

"The lawyer will dispute the evidence."

"The lawyer will dispute the evidence presented by the prosecution because it was obtained illegally."

to grumble or speak in a low, discontented manner

"He muttered something under his breath."

"The angry customer muttered something under his breath as he walked away from the counter without buying anything."

to express one's discontent or dissatisfaction in an annoying manner

"The hungry dog began to whine loudly."

"The hungry dog began to whine loudly when he saw his owner preparing food in the kitchen."

to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last

"Judges must uphold the constitution."

"Judges have a duty to uphold the constitution and ensure that laws are applied fairly to all citizens."

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

"Do not belittle your colleagues' efforts."

"Good managers should never belittle their employees' contributions because doing so destroys motivation and trust within the team."

to confirm or prove the accuracy, authencity, or effectiveness of something

"The experiment will validate the hypothesis."

"The experiment will validate the hypothesis only if the results consistently match the predicted outcomes."