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| refuse flatly | |
| refuse to comply(verb, expression, ignore, violate) | |
| refuse to obey(expression, rise, riot, demonstrate) | |
| run up against(verb, expression, oppose, challenge) | |
| show contempt for(verb, expression, disparage, deride) | |
| snap one's fingers at(verb, resist, confront) | |
| stare daggers(expression, threat) | |
| take hold | |
| take no notice of(expression, disregard, ignore, overlook) | |
| take to the streets(expression, riot, demonstrate) | |
| talk big(expression, threat) | |
| throw down gauntlet(expression, provoke, challenge, taunt) | |
| thumb nose at(expression, break, disregard, ignore) | |
| thumb one's nose at(verb, resist, confront) |
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