refuse

[ ri-fyooz ]

/ rɪˈfyuz /

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verb (used with object), re·fused, re·fus·ing.

to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.

to decline to give; deny (a request, demand, etc.): to refuse permission.

to express a determination not to (do something): to refuse to discuss the question.

to decline to submit to.

(of a horse) to decline to leap over (a barrier).

to decline to accept (a suitor) in marriage.

Military. to bend or curve back (the flank units of a military force) so that they face generally to the flank rather than the front.

Obsolete. to renounce.

verb (used without object), re·fused, re·fus·ing.

to decline acceptance, consent, or compliance.

Origin of refuse

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English refusen, from Middle French refuser,Old French ultimately from Latin refūsus, past participle of refundere “to pour back”; see refund¹

SYNONYMS FOR refuse

1 rebuff.

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ANTONYMS FOR refuse

1 accept, welcome.

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synonym study for refuse

1. Refuse, decline, reject, spurn all imply nonacceptance of something. To decline is milder and more courteous than to refuse, which is direct and often emphatic in expressing determination not to accept what is offered or proposed: to refuse a bribe; to decline an invitation. To reject is even more positive and definite than refuse : to reject a suitor. To spurn is to reject with scorn: to spurn a bribe.

OTHER WORDS FROM refuse

re·fus·a·ble, adjectivere·fus·er, nounqua·si-re·fused, adjectiveun·re·fus·a·ble, adjective

un·re·fused, adjectiveun·re·fus·ing, adjective

Definition for refuse (2 of 2)

refuse²

[ ref-yoos ]

/ ˈrɛf yus /

noun

something that is discarded as worthless or useless; rubbish; trash; garbage.

adjective

rejected as worthless; discarded: refuse matter.

Origin of refuse

1325–75; Middle English <Middle French; Old French refus denial, rejection, derivative of refuser to refuse¹

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Example sentences from the Web for refuse

And now Portland, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are all suing Uber for refusing to play by their old regulatory playbooks.
Why Do ‘Progressives’ Want to Ban Uber and AirBnB?|Adam Thierer, Christopher Koopman|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The video showing cops piling on Eric Garner in Staten Island for refusing arrest elicited outrage across ideological lines.
The GOP and Police Unions: A Love Story|Eleanor Clift|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Leto immersed himself in the role completely, slimming down to 116 pounds and refusing to break character on set.
Renaissance Man Jared Leto Defies Categorization|The Daily Beast|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Refusing to say who she voted for in 2008 and 2012 has hurt Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes.
And Now Mitch McConnell Is the ‘Pro-Woman’ Candidate!|Eleanor Clift|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

As you should know by now, Grimes has been refusing to say whether she voted for President Obama.
How Red-State Democrats Can Throw Obama Under the Bus|Michael Tomasky|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then if she doesn't refuse you, you'll be quite justified in refusing her.
Parlous Times|David Dwight Wells
The ground for refusing to permit him to continue his address was stated to be irrelevancy to the question at issue.
The Awakening|Leo Nikoleyevich Tolstoy
No man ever did God's work in the world by refusing to help himself.
The Romance Of Giovanni Calvotti|David Christie Murray
They refusing to be entrapped, and keeping their front unbroken, Breckenridge sent me to General Johnson for new instructions.
Thirteen Months in the Rebel Army|William G. Stevenson
It would merely goad Interplanetary Power into withdrawing, refusing to service the domed cities on the moons.
Empire|Clifford Donald Simak

British Dictionary definitions for refuse (1 of 2)

refuse¹

/ (rɪˈfjuːz) /

verb

(tr) to decline to accept (something offered)to refuse a present; to refuse promotion

to decline to give or grant (something) to (a person, organization, etc)

(when tr, takes an infinitive) to express determination not (to do something); declinehe refuses to talk about it

(of a horse) to be unwilling to take (a jump), as by swerving or stopping

(tr) (of a woman) to declare one's unwillingness to accept (a suitor) as a husband

Derived forms of refuse

refusable, adjectiverefuser, noun

Word Origin for refuse

C14: from Old French refuser, from Latin refundere to pour back; see refund

British Dictionary definitions for refuse (2 of 2)

refuse²

/ (ˈrɛfjuːs) /

noun

anything thrown away; waste; rubbish
(as modifier)a refuse collection

Word Origin for refuse

C15: from Old French refuser to refuse 1

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单词	refuse
释义	refuse ¹ [ ri-fyooz ] / rɪˈfyuz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR refuse ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), re·fused, re·fus·ing. to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award. to decline to give; deny (a request, demand, etc.): to refuse permission. to express a determination not to (do something): to refuse to discuss the question. to decline to submit to. (of a horse) to decline to leap over (a barrier). to decline to accept (a suitor) in marriage. Military. to bend or curve back (the flank units of a military force) so that they face generally to the flank rather than the front. Obsolete. to renounce. verb (used without object), re·fused, re·fus·ing. to decline acceptance, consent, or compliance. Origin of refuse ¹ First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English refusen, from Middle French refuser,Old French ultimately from Latin refūsus, past participle of refundere “to pour back”; see refund¹ SYNONYMS FOR refuse 1 rebuff. SEE SYNONYMS FOR refuse ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR refuse 1 accept, welcome. SEE ANTONYMS FOR refuse ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for refuse 1. Refuse, decline, reject, spurn all imply nonacceptance of something. To decline is milder and more courteous than to refuse, which is direct and often emphatic in expressing determination not to accept what is offered or proposed: to refuse a bribe; to decline an invitation. To reject is even more positive and definite than refuse : to reject a suitor. To spurn is to reject with scorn: to spurn a bribe. OTHER WORDS FROM refuse re·fus·a·ble, adjectivere·fus·er, nounqua·si-re·fused, adjectiveun·re·fus·a·ble, adjective un·re·fused, adjectiveun·re·fus·ing, adjective Definition for refuse (2 of 2) refuse² [ ref-yoos ] / ˈrɛf yus / noun something that is discarded as worthless or useless; rubbish; trash; garbage. adjective rejected as worthless; discarded: refuse matter. Origin of refuse ² 1325–75; Middle English <Middle French; Old French refus denial, rejection, derivative of refuser to refuse¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for refuse And now Portland, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are all suing Uber for refusing to play by their old regulatory playbooks. Why Do ‘Progressives’ Want to Ban Uber and AirBnB?\|Adam Thierer, Christopher Koopman\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The video showing cops piling on Eric Garner in Staten Island for refusing arrest elicited outrage across ideological lines. The GOP and Police Unions: A Love Story\|Eleanor Clift\|December 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Leto immersed himself in the role completely, slimming down to 116 pounds and refusing to break character on set. Renaissance Man Jared Leto Defies Categorization\|The Daily Beast\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Refusing to say who she voted for in 2008 and 2012 has hurt Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes. And Now Mitch McConnell Is the ‘Pro-Woman’ Candidate!\|Eleanor Clift\|October 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As you should know by now, Grimes has been refusing to say whether she voted for President Obama. How Red-State Democrats Can Throw Obama Under the Bus\|Michael Tomasky\|October 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Then if she doesn't refuse you, you'll be quite justified in refusing her. Parlous Times\|David Dwight Wells The ground for refusing to permit him to continue his address was stated to be irrelevancy to the question at issue. The Awakening\|Leo Nikoleyevich Tolstoy No man ever did God's work in the world by refusing to help himself. The Romance Of Giovanni Calvotti\|David Christie Murray They refusing to be entrapped, and keeping their front unbroken, Breckenridge sent me to General Johnson for new instructions. Thirteen Months in the Rebel Army\|William G. Stevenson It would merely goad Interplanetary Power into withdrawing, refusing to service the domed cities on the moons. Empire\|Clifford Donald Simak British Dictionary definitions for refuse (1 of 2) refuse¹ / (rɪˈfjuːz) / verb (tr) to decline to accept (something offered)to refuse a present; to refuse promotion to decline to give or grant (something) to (a person, organization, etc) (when tr, takes an infinitive) to express determination not (to do something); declinehe refuses to talk about it (of a horse) to be unwilling to take (a jump), as by swerving or stopping (tr) (of a woman) to declare one's unwillingness to accept (a suitor) as a husband Derived forms of refuse refusable, adjectiverefuser, noun Word Origin for refuse C14: from Old French refuser, from Latin refundere to pour back; see refund British Dictionary definitions for refuse (2 of 2) refuse² / (ˈrɛfjuːs) / noun anything thrown away; waste; rubbish (as modifier)a refuse collection Word Origin for refuse C15: from Old French refuser to refuse 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to refuse debris, waste, trash, rubbish, decline, turn down, withhold, ignore, protest, withdraw, reject, rebuff, residue, dregs, junk, leavings, slop, dump, swill, remains
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refuse

verb (used with object), re·fused, re·fus·ing.

verb (used without object), re·fused, re·fus·ing.

Origin of refuse

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Definition for refuse (2 of 2)

noun

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verb

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noun

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