Assent and Decline

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

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Decline is an antonym for assent in agree topic.

Nearby Words: assenting, assented

Decline verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

Usage example: she declined to participate in the soccer game

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Assent is an antonym for decline.

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