Refuse and Speak for

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Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Speak for is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Speak for verb - To make a request for.

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Refuse is an antonym for speak for in topics: beg, symbolize, support idea or cause publicly.

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