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Opposite of an official document giving someone authorization to do something
Opposite of the power to decide or allow something
Opposite of the acceptance of, or agreeing to, something without protest
Opposite of to approve of something, or to allow something to happen
Opposite of to accept or consent, especially by silence or by omitting to object
“Margaret attempted to resist but was forced to bend to the new political realities.”
Opposite of to provide the means to do something
“The government feared that increased taxes would prevent businesses from hiring more staff.”
(archaic) Opposite of to tolerate
“Ultimately the good king had to yield to her nagging insistence and granted her wish in order to put an end to the bother.”
Opposite of to agree to or with
“I fundamentally disagree with many statements in this flawed article.”
Opposite of to approve
Opposite of to tolerate or allow (something that is generally frowned on)
“Another tactic, which I abhor, was to use pepper, chili or anything to irritate the hounds' noses.”
Opposite of to request that one tolerate another's foibles, ignorance, or impoliteness
“Dress yourself, and be gone before I punish you for your insolence.”
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