Pronunciation: /rɪˈfjuːzəl/
noun a statement or action that shows a rejection or denial of something
A1 Her refusal to eat vegetables made dinner time difficult.
A2 The manager's refusal to give a refund upset the customer.
B1 The student's refusal to follow the rules resulted in detention.
B2 The company's refusal to negotiate led to a breakdown in talks.
C1 His refusal to compromise on the deal cost him the partnership.
C2 The politician's refusal to address the issue caused public outrage.
adjective refusing or denying something
A1 She showed her refusal to eat the vegetables by pushing them away.
A2 His refusal to participate in the group project caused tension among his classmates.
B1 The company's refusal to negotiate led to a breakdown in communication with the union.
B2 Despite his refusal to accept the promotion, his boss insisted he was the best candidate for the job.
C1 Her refusal to compromise on her principles made her a respected leader in the community.
C2 The government's refusal to acknowledge the protests only fueled the demonstrators' determination to be heard.
formal The company received a formal refusal from the supplier regarding the new contract terms.
informal I can't believe she said no to the invitation, what a refusal!
slang He gave me the cold shoulder, a total refusal of my offer.
figurative Her refusal to accept help is like building a wall around herself.
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