Mortise and Refuse

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Mortise verb - Cut a hole for a tenon in.

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Refuse is an antonym for mortise in topics: link, make secure.

Nearby Words: mortised, mortice, mortising

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Mortise is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

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