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♻️refuse

verb, noun
/rɪˈfjuːz/ (verb), /ˈrɛfjuːs/ (noun)
Refusal Refutable

Meaning

As a verb: to say no to something offered or requested; as a noun: waste material; rubbish.
to say no; to decline to accept or do something
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something

Example Sentences

He refused to answer the question, and the street was full of refuse.

She refused to answer the question.

Please put the refuse in the designated bins.

Example Expressions

refuse to budge

Synonyms

decline, reject, deny, rubbish, garbage, turn down, waste, trash
Entry 1
decline, reject, deny, rubbish, garbage
Entry 2
decline, reject, deny, turn down
Entry 3
garbage, waste, trash, rubbish, decline, reject

Antonyms

accept, approve, agree, consent, treasure, valuables
Entry 1
accept, approve, agree
Entry 2
accept, agree, consent, approve
Entry 3
accept, agree, treasure, valuables

Collocations

refuse offer, refuse entry, refuse treatment, household refuse, refuse to, flatly refuse, refuse request, refuse collection, refuse disposal, refuse to answer
Entry 1
refuse offer, refuse entry, refuse treatment, household refuse
Entry 2
refuse to, flatly refuse, refuse offer, refuse request
Entry 3
refuse collection, household refuse, refuse disposal, refuse to answer

More Example Sentences

They refused to pay extra fees.

I refused to lie for someone else.

I refuse to accept unfair treatment.

She refuses to drive when she is tired.

He refuses to eat fast food these days.

They simply refuse to accept unfair rules.

They refuse to change the policy right now.

She refuses to share her password with anyone.

She refused to sign the contract without reading it.

He refused to attend the meeting without a clear agenda.

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