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Refusal

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Refusal is a noun meaning The act of refusing.

Meaning

The act of refusing.

More Meanings

  1. (civil engineering) Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue.

Example Sentences

Your refusal to carry out your duties resulted in your sacking.

Word Forms

Synonyms for refusal

Depending on context, synonyms include abnegation, declination, repudiation, denial, disapproval, dissension.

abnegationdeclinationrepudiationdenialdisapprovaldissensionnonapprovalnonassentnonconsentprohibitionrejectionrenunciationunapprovalunconsentregrets

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include declination, regrets, reject, disallowance, rejection, deny.

declinationregretsrejectdisallowancerejectiondenyrepudiationdisavowalrebuffdenyingrefusedenialavoidancereticencenegationrecusalvetoabstentionobjectionfail

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