Hand out and Refuse

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Hand out verb - To give out (something) to appropriate individuals.

Usage example: no system yet in place for handing out room assignments

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Refuse is an antonym for hand out.

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Hand out is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

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