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To decline to accept something.
Examples
We refuse to accept the unfair terms.
He refused the invitation to the party.
Their refusal of the terms caused the deal to fall apart.
He tipped the refuse into the bin without looking.
I will refuse any further requests for help.
Similar words
spurn
objection
waste
decline
declination
dissent
litter
deny
trash
say no
Meanings
Examples
She refuses to eat meat for ethical reasons.
He refused the invitation to the party.
They are refusing to sign the contract.
I will refuse any further requests for help.
The committee refused the proposal after a long debate.
We refuse to accept the unfair terms.
Examples
The city truck emptied the refuse into the landfill.
Workers sorted the refuse to separate recyclables.
A strong smell rose from the refuse behind the restaurant.
The new policy aims to reduce household refuse.
He tipped the refuse into the bin without looking.
During the festival, the streets were littered with refuse.
Similar words
trash
rubbish
waste
litter
junk
debris
scrap
Examples
Her refusal to answer the question surprised everyone.
The company's refusal to pay the fine led to a lawsuit.
He wrote a polite refusal to the job offer.
A firm refusal was met with disappointment.
Their refusal of the terms caused the deal to fall apart.
The child's refusal to go to bed was ignored.
Similar words
denial
rejection
declination
nonacceptance
objection
dissent
turn-downFAQ
It means to decline to accept something.
How is refuse used as a verb?
It means to say no to a request, offer, or invitation.
What is the past tense of refuse?
The past tense is refused.
What is the past participle of refuse?
The past participle is refused.
What is the plural form of refuse?
The plural form is refuses.
What does refuse mean when talking about garbage?
It refers to waste material that is discarded as useless or unwanted.
What does refuse mean when talking about a refusal?
It is an expression of not agreeing to do something.
What are some synonyms for refuse as a verb?
Synonyms include decline, turn down, reject, deny, say no, opt out, spurn.
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