Refuse and Shy

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Refuse

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.
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Shy and refuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shy" instead a verb "Refuse".
Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Shy

Shy verb - Start suddenly, as from fright.
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Refuse and shy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Shy".
Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer
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Common collocations

idea refuse idea shy idea
call refuse call shy call
treatment refuse treatment shy treatment
hand refuse hand shy hand
Other words: time, money, nothing.

Both words in one sentence

  • He's also not shy about telling you how much he doesn't like it when you refuse to give him the Platinum Chip in front of him, At maximum length, volume and ferocity.
    Source: Berserk Button / Video Games
  • If the character is in the woods and needs to pee expect them to refuse to pee in the woods or have a Shy Bladder.
    Source: Analysis / Potty Emergency
  • Videogame / Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten Twice Shy: Post game, everyone can tell that Valvatorez and Artina are basically a thing, but they refuse to admit it to each other and Fuuka can even blackmail Artina just by pointing out the obvious.
    Source: Videogame / Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten
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