refused (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfjuːzd/

Definition

Did not agree to do something that was asked or offered, or rejected something.

Examples

• He refused to answer the question.

• She refused my offer of help.

• The company refused the loan application.

How to Use refused

refuse to + verb (prepositional phrase)

To not be willing to do a particular action. — "The cat refused to come inside."

refuse + noun (prepositional phrase)

To not accept or agree to something offered or requested. — "She refused his apology."

Synonyms of refused

Words with a similar meaning to refused:

• declined
• rejected
• denied
• spurned

Antonyms of refused

Words with the opposite meaning to refused:

• accepted
• agreed
• welcomed

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