Refuse and Swallow

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Refuse verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

Usage example: she refused the award, citing the hard work of others who deserved the recognition more than she did

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Swallow is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Swallow verb - To take into the stomach through the mouth and throat.

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Refuse is an antonym for swallow.

Nearby Words: swallowed, swallowing

people	refuse people	swallow people
idea	refuse idea	swallow idea
time	refuse time	swallow time
food	refuse food	swallow food
Other words: head, anyone, times.

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