As he sits in the dark, typing away at his computer, he hears the sound of morning birds chirping away and realizes he has been up all night - but the insomniac still refuses to sleep.
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Refuses
Synonyms for "refuses" (9 found)
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6 entriesdirect refusalfirm refusalgentle refusalpolite refusalrepeated refusalstern refusal
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10 total sentences available.
How do you expect to weather the financial storm when the bank refuses to extend a helping hand?
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Emily has such a sweet tooth she never refuses candy.
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He refuses formula.
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