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refuse in Swedish

refuse in Swedish is avfall, avskräde, sopor — refuse means to say no to a request, offer, or order.

refuse in Swedish

avfall
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
avskräde
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
sopor
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
rens
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
skräp
noun
Collectively, items or material that have been discarded; rubbish, garbage.
avslå
verb
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
vägra
verb
(transitive) To decline (a request or demand).
vägra
verb
(intransitive) To decline a request or demand, forbear; to withhold permission.

What does "refuse" mean?

  1. verb To say no to a request, offer, or order.
    "She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed."
  2. noun Waste material; rubbish or garbage.
    "The city collects refuse twice a week."
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refuse in a sentence

  • She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed.
  • He refused their help, insisting he could manage alone.
  • The city collects refuse twice a week.
  • Please put all household refuse in the black bins outside.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "refuse" in Swedish?
"refuse" in Swedish is avfall, avskräde, sopor. refuse means: To say no to a request, offer, or order.
How do you use "refuse" in a sentence?
Example: "She refused to sign the contract until the terms were changed." In Swedish, "refuse" is avfall, avskräde, sopor.
Are there other ways to say "refuse" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 7 translations listed for "refuse": avfall, avskräde, sopor, rens, skräp, avslå.
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