Synonyms of refuse

Antonyms of refuse

Collocations of refuse

refuse to
Frequency: 80 %

She refused to answer any of his questions.

refuse help
Frequency: 70 %

He refused help from his friends, insisting he could do it on his own.

refuse entry
Frequency: 60 %

The bouncer refused entry to anyone without a valid ID.

refuse payment
Frequency: 50 %

The artist refused payment for his work, saying he did it out of passion.

refuse to listen
Frequency: 45 %

He refused to listen to her explanation, convinced she was lying.

Idiomatic Expressions for refuse

  • Phrase: refuse point blank
    Meaning: to flatly and categorically reject or deny something
    Usage: He refused point blank to lend me any money for the trip.