refus — meaning in English

English meaning

• denial noun A refusal to admit that something is true.
• refusal noun The act of saying no to a request, offer, or demand.
• rejection noun The act of refusing or turning down something or someone.

Senses

refus is used for these senses in English:

• denial (psychology) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
• refusal The act of refusing.
• rejection The act of rejecting.

denial — full definition

1. noun A refusal to admit that something is true.
2. noun A refusal to accept an unpleasant truth or reality, often as a psychological coping mechanism.
3. noun A refusal to grant or provide something requested.

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