Desist and Spurn

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Desist verb - Choose not to consume.

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Spurn and desist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spurn" instead a verb "Desist".

Nearby Words: desisted, desisting

Spurn verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

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Desist and spurn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desist" instead a verb "Spurn".

Nearby Words: spur, spurned, spurning

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