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   refuse

   /rɪˈfjuːz/

   verb

   • 1. indicate or show that one is not willing to do something: "I refused to answer"
   • ▪ indicate that one is not willing to accept or grant (something offered or requested): "she refused a cigarette" Similar declineturn downsay no torejectspurnscornrebuffdisdainrepudiatedismissrepulseshake one's headsend one's regretsbalk atdemur atprotest atjib atdraw the line atinformal:pass upknock backwithholdnot grantdisapprovedenydiscountenanceinformal:give the thumbs down toOpposite acceptgrant
   • ▪ (of a thing) fail to perform a required action: "the car refused to start"
   • ▪ decline to accept an offer of marriage from (someone): "he's so conceited he'd never believe anyone would refuse him"
   • ▪ (of a horse) stop short or run aside at (a fence or other obstacle) instead of jumping it: "her horse refused a high hedge"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French refuser, probably an alteration of Latin recusare ‘to refuse’, influenced by refutare ‘refute’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. refuser noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REFUSE definition: 1. to say that you will not do or accept something: 2. unwanted waste material, especially…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › refuseRefuse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   refuse: [noun] the worthless or useless part of something : leavings.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › refuseRefuse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To refuse is to decline, deny, reject, or resist. If a stranger offers you candy, you should politely refuse.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREFUSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. to decline to accept (something offered) 2. to decline to give or grant (something) to (a person, organization,.... Click for more definitions.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › refuseREFUSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Refuse definition: to decline to accept (something offered). See examples of REFUSE used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › refuseRefuse - definition of refuse by The Free Dictionary

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   Synonyms: refuse 1, decline, reject, spurn, rebuff These verbs mean to be unwilling to accept, consider, or receive someone or something. Refuse implies determination and often brusqueness: "The commander ... refused to discuss questions of right" (George Bancroft)."I'll make him an offer he can't refuse" (Mario Puzo). To decline is to refuse politely: "I declined election to the National ...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREFUSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   REFUSE definition: 1. to say that you will not do or accept something: 2. waste: . Learn more.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › refuseRefuse Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Refuse definition: To decline to jump (an obstacle). Used of a horse.

10. www.wordreference.com › definition › refuserefuse - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    refuse - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. All Free.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishrefuse verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    3 [transitive] to say that you will not allow something; to say that you will not give or allow someone something that they want or need synonym deny refuse something The bank refused his demand for a full refund. The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. He refused our request for an interview. The judge refused her application for bail. refuse somebody something ...