Propose and Refuse

Opposite meaning words

Propose verb - To set before the mind for consideration.

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Refuse is an antonym for propose in topics: intend, suggest, ask for hand in marriage.

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Propose is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

girl	propose girl	refuse girl
marriage	propose marriage	refuse marriage
idea	propose idea	refuse idea
deal	propose deal	refuse deal
Other words: time, way, advice, attempts.

All of the boss monsters in Gingiva will propose marriage to you, and when you refuse, you are forced to kill them.

Source: Obsessive Love Letter

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