🚫refusal

noun
/rɪˈfjuːzəl/

Meaning

An act of saying or showing that one will not do or accept something.
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example Sentences

Her refusal to cooperate delayed the project.

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

Example Expressions

point-blank refusal

Synonyms

denial, rejection, declination, noncompliance, decline, negation
Entry 1
denial, rejection, declination, noncompliance
Entry 2
rejection, denial, decline, negation

Antonyms

acceptance, agreement, approval, consent
Entry 1
acceptance, agreement
Entry 2
acceptance, approval, agreement, consent

Collocations

strong refusal, outright refusal, firm refusal, flat refusal, refuse to accept, refusal to comply
Entry 1
strong refusal, outright refusal, firm refusal
Entry 2
flat refusal, outright refusal, refuse to accept, refusal to comply

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