Defer to and Refuse

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Refuse is an antonym for defer to in topics: put up with, verbally recognize authority.

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Defer to is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

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