Approve and Rusticate

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Approve verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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Rusticate is an antonym for approve.

Nearby Words: approval, approbation, approving, approvingly, approvement

Rusticate verb - Live in the country and lead a rustic life.

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Approve is an antonym for rusticate in topics: retire, leave a place or responsibility.

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