Refuse and Repel

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Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Usage example: the reclusive movie star usually refuses requests for interviews

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Repel is a synonym for refuse in reject topic. In some cases you can use "Repel" instead a verb "Refuse", when it comes to topics like deny.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Repel verb - To drive back.

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Refuse is a synonym for repel in reject topic. You can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Repel", if it concerns topics such as repulse, drive off.

Nearby Words: repelled, repelling

people	refuse people	repel people
attempt	refuse attempt	repel attempt
time	refuse time	repel time
anyone	refuse anyone	repel anyone
Other words: advances, attempts.

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