US /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/
noun Freq #15162

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The act of saying you will not do or accept something.

    Your refusal to carry out your duties resulted in your dismissal.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the act of saying you will... denialrejection
Word family
Forms refusals
Derived forms nonrefusal
Related forms refuse

Etymology

From Middle English refusell; equivalent to refuse + -al.

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