Refuse
Refuse noun - Discarded or useless material.
Usage example: refuse had littered the playground until our volunteer group cleaned it up
Treasure
Treasure noun - An asset that brings praise or renown.
How words are described
| right | right refuse | right treasure |
| real | real refuse | real treasure |
| final | final refuse | final treasure |
| greatest | greatest refuse | greatest treasure |
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Parrots taught clues to the location of a hidden treasure have been so badly traumatized by their treatment at the hands of criminals that they refuse to talk.
Source: Not in Front of the Parrot -
Mama and Papa agree to let Fievel go on the treasure-hunting expedition, but when Tanya wants to go they flat-out refuse.
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Serve me and savor riches beyond measure...or refuse, and savor a more bitter treasure!
Source: Ride / Revenge of the Mummy
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