Confer and Refuse

Opposite meaning words

Confer verb - To give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly.

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Refuse is an antonym for confer in topics: award, discuss.

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Confer is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

confer gift

refuse gift

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