Direct Opposites:
* Refusal: This is the most direct opposite, meaning to decline an offer.
* Rejection: Similar to refusal, but often implies a stronger negative response.
* Decline: A polite way to say no to an offer.
* Deny: To say something is not true, often used in the context of denying a request or offer.
Other Antonyms Depending on Context:
* Demand: Instead of offering something, you are requesting it.
* Request: A polite way to ask for something, but not necessarily demanding it.
* Take: To take something without offering anything in return.
* Accept: To agree to an offer, which is the opposite of declining it.
Example:
* "He offered me a job, but I declined." (Opposite: offer -> decline)
* "She demanded a raise, instead of asking for one." (Opposite: offer -> demand)
The best opposite for "offer" will depend on the specific situation and what you want to convey.