refusal

Pronunciation

• enPR: rĭfyo͞ozʹəl, IPA ^(key): /rɪˈfjuːzl̩/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular refusal

Plural refusals

1. (countable & uncountable) A refusal to a request, offer, invitation, or command, is saying no to it.

   Your refusal to do your job resulted in your being fired.

2. (countable & uncountable) A refusal to do something is also when you are not willing to do it.

   Her refusal to participate was clear when she stayed in her seat.