Refuse and Thirst for

Opposite meaning terms

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

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Thirst for is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Thirst for verb - To have an earnest wish to own or enjoy.

Usage example: his wife has always thirsted for a more affluent lifestyle than their salaries would allow

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Refuse is an antonym for thirst for.

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