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Refusal Rɪˈfjuːzl Accept Noun Bre Request/An Invitation/An Offer

Word refusal
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / rɪˈfjuːzl / NAmE / rɪˈfjuːzl /
Example
  • the refusal of a request/an invitation/an offer
  • a blunt/flat/curt refusal
  • his refusal to discuss the matter is very annoying.
  • he accepted my refusal with a shrug.
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refusal

(noun)BrE / rɪˈfjuːzl / NAmE / rɪˈfjuːzl /
  1. an act of saying or showing that you will not do, give or accept something
    • see also first refusal
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/first-refusal
    • the refusal of a request/an invitation/an offer
    • a blunt/flat/curt refusal
    • His refusal to discuss the matter is very annoying.

    Extra Examples

    • He accepted my refusal with a shrug.
    • Her appeals for funds to support the cause were met with blank refusal.
    • If you decide to sell your car, I hope you’ll give me first refusal.
    • a refusal by a patient to accept the recommended treatment
    • a refusal of consent to blood transfusions
    • her utter refusal to do anything to help
    • the enemy’s steadfast refusal to accept defeat
    • the panel’s point-blank refusal to release the information
    • their refusal on religious grounds to perform military service
    • There were a number of reasons given for the refusal of the application.
    • What do you do in the case of a refusal by a patient to accept treatment?
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