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Negative Terms Volition Intention 要 想 Form 不想

Front In terms of volition or intention, 要 and 想 normally have what negative form?
Back Both are 不想, unless a very strong negative tone is desired, then it's 不要 (not often used)
我不要吃那种会让我发胖的东西。
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