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
Learner’s notesIn 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.