Grapple and Refuse

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Grapple verb - To seize and attempt to unbalance one another for the purpose of achieving physical mastery.

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Refuse is an antonym for grapple in grab topic.

Nearby Words: grappled, grappling

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Grapple is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

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Refuse and Grapple. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/grapple/refuse

Grapple & Refuse. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/grapple/refuse>.

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