Consent to and Refuse

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Refuse is an antonym for consent to in topics: allow, abide by, authorize, agree to, endure.

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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

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Consent to is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

He claims that he refused to hire him because no patient would consent to being treated by a black man, but the only reason people refuse to be treated by black men is because they are racist.

Source: Series / The Knick

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