Refusal and Yes

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Refusal noun - An unwillingness to grant something asked for.

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Yes is an antonym for refusal.

Nearby Words: refuse, refused, refusing, refuser

Yes noun - A vote or decision for something.

Usage example: the bill passed with 50 “yeses” and 12 “noes.”

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Refusal is an antonym for yes.

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