Refuse and Treasure

Refuse

Refuse noun - Discarded or useless material.
Usage example: refuse had littered the playground until our volunteer group cleaned it up

Treasure is an antonym for refuse.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Treasure

Treasure noun - An asset that brings praise or renown.

Refuse is an antonym for treasure.

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

life refuse life treasure life
people refuse people treasure people
deal refuse deal treasure deal
time refuse time treasure time
Other words: way, money, advice.

Both words in one sentence

  • Not in Front of the Parrot 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.
  • Western Animation / An American Tail Mama and Papa agree to let Fievel go on the treasure-hunting expedition, but when Tanya wants to go they flat-out refuse.
  • Ride / Revenge of the Mummy Serve me and savor riches beyond measure...or refuse, and savor a more bitter treasure!
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