Depute and Refuse

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Depute verb - To appoint as one's representative.

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Refuse is an antonym for depute in topics: deliver, empower, authorize, specify as selection, authorize or delegate task.

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Depute is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

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