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refusal

re·fus·al

refusal

 
pronunciation:
rih fyu zl
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act or an instance of refusing.
The demonstrators' refusal to leave the area brought about their arrest by the police.Her refusal of that job offer in Chicago was something she would later regret.
antonyms:
assent
similar words:
denial, rejection
definition 2: an option to accept or reject something.
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