Definition Synonyms
Definition of refusing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
unwillingnot willing to do something
- She remained refusing to participate in the event.
2.
rejectionrejecting or declining something
- The refusing customer left the store without buying anything.
Expressions with refusing
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not willing to change opinion or decision
She is refusing to budge on her stance regarding the policy.
Origin of refusing
Latin, recusare (to refuse)
Terms with refusing included in their meaning
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refusal
refusing to agree or participate
refusing offer
missing out on something good by refusing or ignoring
labor
refusing to work as a form of protest
commercial protest
instance of refusing to deal with an organization
protest
actively refusing to engage with something as protest
stay close
remain by someone's side, refusing to leave
personal attitude
stubbornly refusing to obey rules or accept control
persistent attitude
stubborn and persistent, refusing to give up easily
behavior
the act of refusing to join or enjoy group activities
personal values
habit of telling the truth, refusing to lie
refusal
state of refusing to accept or agree
stubborn foolish
unreasonably stubborn and foolish, refusing to change opinions
refusal
act of refusing or rejecting something
refusal
refusing to accept or acknowledge something
truth
refusing to admit the truth
refusal
act of refusing or dismissing something or someone
resistance
openly resisting or refusing to obey
strong beliefs
believing ideas are true and refusing to consider other views
psychology
refusing to accept reality or facts
unyielding
refusing to be surpassed
refusal
the act of refusing to accept
refusal
refusing to accept or consider
rejection
act of refusing to accept something
emotion behavior
not feeling regret or refusing to change bad behavior
Examples of refusing in a sentence
The cat was refusing to come inside. The refusing employee wouldn't accept the new terms. She stood there, refusing to move despite the rain.
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- French:refusant, déclinant, ...
- German:ablehnend, verweigernd, ...
- Italian:restio, rifiutante, ...
- Spanish:reacio, ...
- Portuguese:relutante, rejeitando, ...
- Chinese:拒绝的, 拒绝接受的, ...
- Japanese:参加しない, 拒否する, ...
- Arabic:رافِض, مُمتَنِع, ...
- Hebrew:מְסָרֵב, ...
- Russian:не желающий, отказывающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:небажаючий, відхиляючий, ...
- Hindi:अनिच्छुक, अस्वीकार, ...
Definition of refuse - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
reject proposaltr./intr. to show that one does not accept or agree with somethingtr./intr.
- He refused the terms of the agreement..
2.
deny accesstr. deny entrance or membershiptr.
- They refused him entry to the club.
3.
horse jumpingintr. TECH. UK be unwilling to take a jumpintr. TECH. UK
- The horse refused at the last hurdle.
Noun
waste materialitems or material discarded as worthless
- The alley was cluttered with refuse from the nearby apartments..
Images of refuse
items or material discarded as worthless
Expressions with refuse
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not change one's opinion or decision
Despite the evidence, he refused to budge on his stance.
proposal so good or forceful that saying no feels impossible
That job is an offer you can't refuse!
irresistible proposal or opportunity that cannot be declined
He made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
offer with terms too good to decline
The promotion came with an offer she couldn’t refuse.
decline without hesitation or compromise
She refused point-blank to attend the meeting.
waste materials and garbage produced by people in their homes
The city collects household refuse twice a week.
not allow someone to enter a place or event
They refuse admittance to anyone without an ID.
person employed to collect and dispose of waste
The refuse collector picked up the bins early in the morning..
pile of waste materials or discarded items
The refuse heap behind the house was growing larger.
insist on staying involved and not being ignored
We refuse to be sidelined in this important discussion!
decide not to allow a formal meeting for discussion
The judge may refuse a hearing if the case lacks evidence.
process of collecting treating and getting rid of unwanted household or industrial waste
The city invested in new technology for safer refuse disposal.
large waste items not suitable for regular trash
The city scheduled a pickup for bulky refuse.
vertical passage for waste disposal in buildings
The apartment has a refuse chute on each floor.
Origin of refuse
Latin, re (back) + fundere (pour)
Examples of refuse in a sentence
They refused the offer without hesitation. The manager refused her application for membership. They refused the protestors access to the building. The stallion refused twice during practice. She was frustrated when her horse refused again. The park was filled with refuse after the festival.
Refuse collection happens every Monday.
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- French:rejeter, déchets, ...
- German:ablehnen, Abfall, ...
- Italian:rifiutare, rifiuti, ...
- Spanish:rechazar, desechos, ...
- Portuguese:rejeitar, resíduos, ...
- Chinese:拒绝, 垃圾, ...
- Japanese:拒否する, ごみ, ...
- Arabic:رَفَضَ, نفايات, ...
- Hebrew:לְדַחוֹת, אַשְׁפָּה, ...
- Russian:отказывать, мусор, ...
- Ukrainian:відхиляти, сміття, ...
- Hindi:अस्वीकार करना, कचरा, ...
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