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- [ri-fyooz]
- /rɪˈfyuz/
- /rɪˈfjuːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-fyooz]
- /rɪˈfyuz/
Definitions of refusing word
- verb with object refusing to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award. 1
- verb with object refusing to decline to give; deny (a request, demand, etc.): to refuse permission. 1
- verb with object refusing to express a determination not to (do something): to refuse to discuss the question. 1
- verb with object refusing to decline to submit to. 1
- verb with object refusing (of a horse) to decline to leap over (a barrier). 1
- verb with object refusing to decline to accept (a suitor) in marriage. 1
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Origin of refusing
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English refusen < Middle French refuser, Old French ≪ Latin refūsus, past participle of refundere to pour back; see refund1
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Parts of speech for Refusing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
refusing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
refusing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for refusing
noun refusing
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- brush-off — a refusal to talk or listen to someone; abrupt or final dismissal or rebuff.
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- disavowal — a disowning; repudiation; denial.
- disproof — the act of disproving.
adj refusing
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- declinatory — a plea that has the aim of demonstrating that the accused is exempt from legal authority and punishment
- dissentient — dissenting, especially from the opinion of the majority.
- negative — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
adjective refusing
- naysaying — Present participle of naysay.
- noncompliant — failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract.
Antonyms for refusing
adj refusing
- conciliatory — When you are conciliatory in your actions or behaviour, you show that you are willing to end a disagreement with someone.
Top questions with refusing
- why is my baby refusing the breast?
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See also
Matching words
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