Declines
Starts
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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He declines a comrade's suggestion to ask for their help since he believes they can't be trusted, so instead starts an elaborate plan to trick Sally and steal it from them instead.
Source: Western Animation / Sonic SatAM - As she declines, she even starts hearing other characters repeat the words, apparently at random.
- Crutch Character Early game playable character who starts out powerful, but whose usefulness declines.
Source: Videogame Characters
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