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   Ref·use

   /rəˈfyo͞oz/

   

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

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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

8. 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 ...

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREFUSE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

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

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    Define refuse. refuse synonyms, refuse pronunciation, refuse translation, English dictionary definition of refuse. v. re·fused , re·fus·ing , re·fus·es v. tr. 1. a. To indicate unwillingness to do, accept, give, or allow: She was refused admittance. He refused treatment....

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrefuse1 verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    [intransitive, transitive] to say or show that you will not do something that somebody has asked you to do Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse. refuse to do something He flatly refused to discuss the matter.; She refused to accept that there was a problem.; My brother refused to allow anyone to help him.; She refused to comment further.; He has steadfastly refused to answer my questions.