Lay down and Refuse

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Lay down verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.

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Refuse is an antonym for lay down in topics: forget, stipulate, decide upon, stipulate action to be taken, decide on conditions.

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Lay down is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

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