Listen and Refuse

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Listen verb - To pay attention especially through the act of hearing.

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Refuse is an antonym for listen in hear and pay attention topic.

Nearby Words: listening, listened, listener

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Listen is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

guy	listen guy	refuse guy
people	listen people	refuse people
time	listen time	refuse time
way	listen way	refuse way
Other words: money, food, nothing, advice, anyone, times, princess.

He is infinitely annoyed by this because they refuse to listen to him, instead just focusing on trying to be as friendly with him as possible.

Source: Series / Haven
Although it should be noted that Ogi HAD explain what happen but Ryuichi refuse to listen when Ogi did and still continue to not listen.

Source: Poor Communication Kills / Fan Works
Similarly, if you defeat Rex and then answer "yes" when he asks if you've come to laugh at him afterward, he will refuse to duel you ever again, and if you agree that Espa Roba should give up dueling after you defeat him, he will listen to your advice.

Source: Video Game / Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards

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