not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
skeptical
to come together to form a new whole
converge
to treat someone with contempt or disrespect
degrade
settling an issue; producing a definite result
decisive
to engage in an argument or cast doubt upon
dispute
to believe in and follow the practices of
adhere
to reduce in extent or quantity
curtail
the quality of being fair or impartial
equity
to support or strengthen; prop up
bolster
to restore friendly relations between
reconcile
to publicly declare to be wrong or evil
denounce
dealing with things in a sensible or realistic manner; practical
pragmatic
a person who argues for a theory, proposal, or concept
proponent
to encourage or promote the development of
foster
to order something be done or someone behave in a certain way
mandate
to clear someone of blame or suspicion
vindicate
to refuse to accept or be associated with
Repudiate
to provide evidence in support or prove the truth of
substantiate
to make impossible
preclude
guilty or worthy of blame
culpable