Refuse and Veto

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Refuse

Refuse verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Usage example: the reclusive movie star usually refuses requests for interviews

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Veto is a synonym for refuse in prohibit topic. In some cases you can use "Veto" instead a verb "Refuse".

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Veto

Veto verb - To reject by or as if by a vote.

Usage example: my husband quickly vetoed my suggestion that we adopt the stray dog

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Refuse is a synonym for veto in prohibit topic. Sometimes you can use "Refuse" instead a verb "Veto", if it concerns topics such as refuse permission.

Nearby Words: vetoed, vetoing

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final

final refuse

final veto

Common collocations

marriage	refuse marriage	veto marriage
order	refuse order	veto order
time	refuse time	veto time
proposal	refuse proposal	veto proposal

Both words in one sentence

Parental Marriage Veto: Anne's parents and uncle refuse to recognize Anne's marriage to Henry Percy because it will create a scandal and get them in hot water with the king.

Source: Film / The Other Boleyn Girl
The President has this power, as well, although it is conditioned on when they refuse/neglect to sign or veto; if Congress is still in session after ten days (minus Sundays), the bill becomes law, but if Congress is adjourned on the tenth day then the bill is "pocket vetoed" and does not become law.

Source: Loophole Abuse / Real Life Law

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