109 entries under refuse topic. ×

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hold off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
4
keep from(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, attack)
4
retain(verb, keep, suppress, deny)
3
abjure(verb, decline, reject, dismiss, withdraw)
3
bridle(verb, stop, control, keep, restrain)
3
constrain(verb, control, keep, restrain, withdraw)
3
detain(verb, keep, suppress, deny)
2
abstain from(verb, expression, stop, attack, decline)
2
continue(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
2
demur(verb, reject, dismiss, deny)
2
hinder(verb, stop, control, attack, maintain)
2
hold down(verb, expression, control, keep, restrain)
2
keep back(verb, expression, control, keep, restrain)
2
leave alone(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, attack)
2
maintain(verb, stop, attack, oppose, restrain)
2
persist(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
2
prevent(verb, stop, attack, maintain, oppose)
2
repress(verb, control, keep, restrain, suppress)
2
reserve(verb, keep, delay, suppress)
2
spurn(verb, reject, dismiss, withdraw)
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