Refuse and Resist

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Refuse

Refuse verb - Elude, especially in a baffling way.
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Resist is a synonym for refuse. In some cases you can use "Resist" instead a verb "Refuse".
Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Resist

Resist verb - Elude, especially in a baffling way.
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Antonyms for Resist
Refuse is a synonym for resist in oppose topic. You can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Resist", if it concerns topics such as refrain from, withstand.
Nearby Words: resistance, resistant, resisted, resisting, resistive

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attempt refuse attempt resist attempt
call refuse call resist call
chance refuse chance resist chance
opportunity refuse opportunity resist opportunity
Other words: time, challenge, command, side, orders, advances, weapons, attempts.
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