Refuse and Repress

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

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Repress verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

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Refuse and repress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Repress".

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