decline, refuse, reject, repudiate, spurn mean to turn away by not accepting, receiving, or considering. decline often implies courteous refusal especially of offers or invitations. refuse suggests more …

REFUSED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of refuse 2. to say that you will not do or accept something: . Learn more.

Refuse implies determination and often brusqueness: "The commander ... refused to discuss questions of right" (George Bancroft). "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse" (Mario Puzo).

REFUSE definition: to decline to accept (something offered). See examples of refuse used in a sentence.

to deny (a request, demand, etc.): [~ + object] She refused my request. [~ + object + object] Her father refused his daughter permission to see that boy again. to turn down (doing something):[~ + to + verb] …

REFUSED definition: to decline to accept (something offered ) | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

The comprehensive definition of refused. Includes pronunciation, synonyms, etymology, and usage examples to help you master this word.

To refuse is to decline, deny, reject, or resist. If a stranger offers you candy, you should politely refuse.

Definition of refuse verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Simple past tense and past participle of refuse. He refused to stay on his diet. He refused to go to the doctor. She almost refused but something about the look on his face made her hesitate. She refused …