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Learn the meaning of refuse with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
refuse
(verb)
refuse
(verb)
Meaning
to indicate that one will not accept
Example
"Despite the tempting offer, she chose to refuse the invitation to the party."
Synonyms
declinerejectdismiss
Antonyms
acceptagreeapprove
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'refusare', meaning to push back.
Related word forms
noun: refusal
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