Refuse and Wreck

Refuse

Refuse noun - Discarded or useless material.

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Wreck and refuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wreck" instead the word "Refuse" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: refused, refusal, refusing, refuser

Wreck noun - The portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed.

Usage example: found the wreck of the ship lying on the floor of the ocean

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Refuse and wreck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Refuse" instead the word "Wreck" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: wrecked, wrecker, wreckage, wrecking

life	refuse life	wreck life
people	refuse people	wreck people
marriage	refuse marriage	wreck marriage
deal	refuse deal	wreck deal
Other words: time, way, earth, anyone, times, weapons.

As you blatantly invade his privacy, steal his stuff, wreck his belongings, and refuse to take a hint at the fact that this is highly illegal, he grows more and more unhinged in his attempts to keep you out.

Source: Video Game / Hello Neighbor
Jo and Shingo refuse to take part in anything that would inadvertently help the USC, Gakuto doesn't want to go against the Aboveground Student Council since his love interest, Mistuko, is a member and Andre is still a mental wreck.

Source: Manga / Prison School

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