refuse

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

To say no, to not do something.

Meanings of «refuse»

1 · verb

to say no, to not do something

He will refuse to sign the unfair contract.

2 · noun

waste material that is thrown away

Workers collected the refuse from the busy street.

Similar: rubbish garbage trash

Translation

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«refuse» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

not accept something

refusesay you will not do or accept somethingShe refused to sign the paper.

rejectnot accept an offer, idea or personThe company rejected my application.

dismissdecide an idea is not worth thinking aboutHe dismissed the idea as silly.

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Expressing Attitudes › Disagreement & Objection

to say no, to not do something

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