Acquiesce and Refuse

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

Usage example: apparently the contractor expected me to acquiesce to my own fleecing

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Refuse is an antonym for acquiesce in topics: submit, agree with some reluctance.

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Usage example: the reclusive movie star usually refuses requests for interviews

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Acquiesce is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

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