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ricusare — meaning in English

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English meaning

rebuff noun An unexpected refusal of an offer or request.
renounce verb To formally give up a right, title, or claim.

Senses

ricusare is used for these senses in English:

rebuff (transitive) To refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.
renounce (transitive) To decline further association with someone or something, disown.

rebuff — full definition

noun An unexpected refusal of an offer or request.
noun The effect of being pushed or driven back.

renounce — full definition

verb To formally give up a right, title, or claim.
verb To publicly reject or disown a belief, habit, or association.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

rifiuto rigetto ricusa ricusazione ripulsa reclinare respingere rifiutare ripudiare abdicare rinunciare abbandonare