Refuse and Restrain

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Refuse

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.
Usage example: the reclusive movie star usually refuses requests for interviews
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Restrain and refuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Restrain" instead a verb "Refuse".
Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Restrain

Restrain verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).
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Refuse and restrain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Restrain".
Nearby Words: restraint, restricted, restraining

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people refuse people restrain people
way refuse way restrain way
head refuse head restrain head
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