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refuse to accept

VERB
contradict
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belie contravene counter deny differ disprove negate repudiate
STRONG
buck challenge confront controvert counteract cross dare disclaim dispute gainsay impugn negative oppose traverse
WEAK
call in question disaffirm fly in the face of have bone to pick take on thumbs-down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admit agree allow approve consent permit prove
STRONG
aid assist go along help support
WEAK
OK accept concede confirm corroborate reconcile sign verify vouch

Example Sentences

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But I can refuse to accept whatever number comes on the bottom of the bill.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

If you are worried that the odds of besting a system so ridiculously rigged are impossible, yet refuse to accept that nothing can be done, these stories may have spoken to you.

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025

People must refuse to accept stagnation or decline and relentlessly move forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

The Cabinet Office says "about 2% of people refuse to accept honours" but didn't give the reasons.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025

“So I created a new serum that will adjust your surroundings to manipulate your will. Those who refuse to accept our leadership must be closely monitored.”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth