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refuse to answer
B2

to decline to provide a response to a question or inquiry.

Meanings

to decline to provide a response to a question or inquiry.

The witness refused to answer the lawyer's questions during the trial.

Synonyms

decline to respondwithhold a responseremain silent

Antonyms

answerrespondreply

to avoid giving a direct answer, often to evade responsibility or avoid confrontation.

When asked about the budget cuts, the politician refused to answer, changing the subject instead.

Synonyms

dodge the questionevadesidestep

Antonyms

addressconfrontacknowledge

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:54