refused

[US]/[rɪˈfjuːzd]/
[UK]/[rɪˈfjuːzd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To state or show one's refusal to do or accept (something).; To decline to consider or accept.; To reject something offered.
adj.Declined; not accepted.

Phrases & Collocations

refused to pay

refused permission

refused outright

he refused

refused help

refused offer

refused to answer

they refused

refused access

Example Sentences

he refused to comment on the ongoing investigation.

the bank refused my loan application due to my credit score.

she refused to participate in the survey anonymously.

the company refused to negotiate further with the union.

i refused the offer because the salary was too low.

the child refused to eat his vegetables at dinner.

they refused to accept responsibility for the accident.

the government refused to intervene in the private sector.

he refused to listen to my advice, despite my warnings.

the team refused to give up, even when behind.

she refused to sign the contract without legal counsel.

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