Convert
Convert verb - To persuade to change to one's religious faith.
Refuse
Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Despite the growing unity among the galaxy, all is not well, as Rulerist troops seem to be responsible for a growing number of massacres, seemingly targeted at those whom refuse to convert.
Source: Webcomic / Inhuman - Chen (A zealous Knight Templar who will destroy all who refuse to convert)
Source: Light Is Not Good / Video Games -
Can use shouting to control civilians by making them stay down and refuse help from the police, and intimidate enemies into giving up and handcuffing themselves, allowing him to convert them to his side and fight for him.
Source: Video Game / PAYDAY 2
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