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Nouns (1)

jib

n. any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)

Verbs (8)

resist, balk, baulk, jib

v. refuse to comply

jibe, gybe, jib, change course

v. shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly"

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Fuzzynyms (8)

refuse, decline

v. show unwillingness towards; "he declined to join the group on a hike"

shy

v. throw quickly

startle, jump, start

v. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"

scruple

v. hesitate on moral grounds; "The man scrupled to perjure himself"

demur

v. enter a demurrer

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Antonyms (3)

comply, follow, abide by

v. act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules"

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