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All acquiesce antonyms

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verb acquiesce

  • refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
  • deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
  • reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
  • resist — to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.
  • dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
  • veto — the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature.
  • disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
  • dissent — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
  • protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
  • dispute — to engage in argument or debate.
  • disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
  • disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
  • hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
  • prevent — to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
  • disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
  • object — anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form.
  • differ — to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed by from): The two writers differ greatly in their perceptions of the world. Each writer's style differs from that of another.
  • oppose — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
  • disagree — to fail to agree; differ: The conclusions disagree with the facts. The theories disagree in their basic premises.
  • decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
  • unfit — not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable: He was unfit for his office.
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