Meaning & use
refusal
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The act of declining to accept, do, or allow something.
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His flat refusal to apologize ended the negotiation.
The committee's refusal of the proposal disappointed the entire team.
A note on using this word
Often paired with "flat," "outright," or "point-blank" to emphasize how firm or immediate the refusal is.
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