Observe and Refuse

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Observe verb - To act according to the commands of.

Usage example: you must observe all the rules of this school, not simply the ones that meet with your personal approval

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Refuse is an antonym for observe in obey topic.

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Observe is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

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