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noun

refusal

rih-FYOOZL
noun
1
The act of saying no to a request, offer, or demand.
"His refusal to apologize made the argument worse."
"The bank's refusal of the loan left them scrambling for another option."

How to Use Refusal

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In plain EnglishSaying no — turning down a request, offer, or order.

Common pairings
flat refusal refusal to comply meet with refusal

Word Forms

refusals plural

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Etymology

From Middle English refusell, formed from refuse plus -al.

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