3
discourage(verb, stop, hold, control, reduce)
3
dispute(verb, oppose)
3
exclude(verb, decline, dismiss, ignore, refuse)
3
exclusion(noun, rebuff, snub, ban, rejection)
3
failure(noun, break, check, ruin, defeat)
3
hold(verb, stop, control, reduce, restrain)
3
inhibit(verb, stop, control, reduce, oppose)
3
negative(noun, verb, deny, disapproval, rejection)
3
nonacceptance(noun, negative, rebuff, snub, disapproval)
3
pass up(verb, expression, decline, reject, disregard)
3
reaction
3
rebound
3
reluct(verb, upset, bother, disturb, shock)
3
renouncement(noun, negative, rebuff, snub, ban)
3
repercussion
3
send away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, reject, disregard)
3
turndown(noun, check, failure, rebuff, snub)
2
aim
2
alienate(verb, nixing)
2
ambush(noun, verb, upset, break, beat)
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