Handpick and Refuse

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Handpick verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.

Usage example: handpicked what she considered to be the cutest kitten from the litter

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Refuse is an antonym for handpick in choose topic.

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

Usage example: she refused the award, citing the hard work of others who deserved the recognition more than she did

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Handpick is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

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