Enlist and Refuse

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Enlist verb - Join the military.

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Refuse is an antonym for enlist in sign up for responsibility topic.

Nearby Words: enlistment, enlisting

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Enlist is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

help	enlist help	refuse help
people	enlist people	refuse people
commission	enlist commission	refuse commission
contract	enlist contract	refuse contract
Other words: opportunity, time, money, anyone, times.

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