Overrule and Refuse

Overrule

Overrule verb - Rule against.

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Refuse and overrule are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Overrule".

Nearby Word: overruling

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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Overrule and refuse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Overrule" instead a verb "Refuse".

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Kengo will overrule you if you say you don't want to go to Kyousuke's room when he's bored, and at another point you are asked if you want to go to town with Kyousuke and can refuse up to three times before you're still forced to go anyway.

Source: Visual Novel / Little Busters!

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