refusal
rɪˈfjuː.zəl
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Definition of refusal - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
denialact or state of not accepting or agreeing to something
  • Her refusal surprised everyone at the meeting.
decline denial nonacceptance
2.
communicationformal message indicating rejection of an offer
  • The refusal letter arrived yesterday.
declination rejection turndown
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Expressions with refusal

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absolute rejection without any hesitation
Her flat refusal to attend surprised everyone.
opportunity to accept or decline before others
He was given first refusal of the tickets.
outright and firm denial
She gave a point-blank refusal to the offer.
act of deliberately not following given instructions rules or official orders
His repeated refusal to comply led to disciplinary action.
decision by a seller not to provide goods or services requested
The retailer's refusal to supply angered many regular customers.
contractual right to enter a business transaction before others
The company secured the right of first refusal for the new product line.

Origin of refusal

Old French, refus (refusal) + -al (noun suffix)

Terms with refusal included in their meaning

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polite refusal
politely refuse an offer or invitation
refusal
refuse or reject an offer or request
polite refusal
no need for help or more action
won'taux.v.
communication
express unwillingness or refusal to do something
won'taux.v.
future negation
negate future action or event, show refusal or denial
refusal
refusing to agree or participate
communication
shows strong refusal or denial to a question or request
refusal
refuse to accept or allow something

Examples of refusal in a sentence

  • A polite refusal can preserve important friendships.
  • His refusal of the job offer was unexpected.
  • The refusal to negotiate led to a stalemate.

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  1. French:refus, rejet, ...
  2. German:Ablehnung, Ablehnungsschreiben, ...
  3. Italian:rifiuto, ...
  4. Spanish:rechazo, ...
  5. Portuguese:recusa, rejeição, ...
  6. Chinese:拒绝, 拒绝信, ...
  7. Japanese:拒否, 拒絶, ...
  8. Arabic:رَفْض, رِسالَة رَفْض, ...
  9. Hebrew:סֵירוּב, ...
  10. Russian:отказ, отклонение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відмова, ...
  12. Hindi:अस्वीकृति, अस्वीकृति पत्र, ...
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