refusal

noun
UK: /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/
US: /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

  1. The act of saying no or not accepting something.

    1. His refusal made her sad.
    2. The company's refusal to negotiate led to strike action that crippled production.

  2. An instance of refusing to do something.

    1. Her refusal surprised me.
    2. The boss was annoyed by the continual refusals to work overtime.

Synonyms

denial rejection veto decline

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "refusal" in English means: The act of saying no or not accepting something., An instance of refusing to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "refusal" is /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/ in British English and /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "refusal": denial, rejection, veto, decline.

Example usage of "refusal": "His refusal made her sad.". More examples on the page.