Refuse and Shun

Refuse

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Shun is a synonym for refuse in deny topic. In some cases you can use "Shun" instead a verb "Refuse".

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Shun

Shun verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

Refuse is a synonym for shun in reject topic. Sometimes you can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Shun", if it concerns topics such as avoid.

Nearby Word: shunned

Common collocations

life refuse life shun life
kind refuse kind shun kind
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