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refuse
1[ri-fyooz]
verb (used with object)
to decline to accept (something offered).
to refuse an award.
Synonyms:Antonyms: ,to decline to give; deny (a request, demand, etc.).
to refuse permission.
to express a determination not to (do something).
to refuse to discuss the question.
to decline to submit to.
(of a horse) to decline to leap over (a barrier).
to decline to accept (a suitor) in marriage.
Military.to bend or curve back (the flank units of a military force) so that they face generally to the flank rather than the front.
Obsolete.to renounce.
verb (used without object)
to decline acceptance, consent, or compliance.
refuse
1/ ɪˈː /
verb
(tr) to decline to accept (something offered)
to refuse a present
to refuse promotion
to decline to give or grant (something) to (a person, organization, etc)
(when tr, takes an infinitive) to express determination not (to do something); decline
he refuses to talk about it
(of a horse) to be unwilling to take (a jump), as by swerving or stopping
(tr) (of a woman) to declare one's unwillingness to accept (a suitor) as a husband
refuse
2/ ˈɛː /
noun
anything thrown away; waste; rubbish
( as modifier )
a refuse collection
Other 51Թ Forms
- refusable adjective
- refuser noun
- quasi-refused adjective
- unrefusable adjective
- unrefused adjective
- unrefusing adjective
- ˈڳܲ noun
- ˈڳܲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of refuse1
Origin of refuse2
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"They told us there were three reasons - because we were in a closed military zone, that we refused to hand over our passports and that we refused to leave the area," she said.
But on Thursday, the prime minister's official spokesman refused to comment on whether new accommodation would be built.
Authorities allege that Ramirez was trying to conceal himself and then ran toward the exit and refused to answer questions about his identity and citizenship.
County’s approach of refusing to coordinate with federal immigration officials in any way.
Reports of a family fallout began three years ago as stories emerged claiming that Nicola had refused to wear one of Victoria Beckham's designs on her wedding day.
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