Antonym: acceptance. Similar words: refuse, perusal, espousal, defuse, refuge, refute, refund, careful. Meaning: [rɪ'fjuːzl] n. 1. the act of refusing 2. a message refusing to accept something that is offered.
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61 France was left isolated and at loggerheads with other EU member countries over its refusal to fall into line with demands to cut state borrowing.
62 He made some fairly damning remarks about the government's refusal to deal with the problem.
63 His refusal was worded in such a graceful way that we could not be offended.
64 His refusal to work late was interpreted as a lack of commitment to the company.
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65 The brothers' refusal to work together had brought about this sad state of affairs.
66 The University has docked lecturers' pay/wages by 20% because of their refusal to mark examination papers.
67 Britain's refusal to sell Portugal arms in 1937 still rankled with him.
68 His letter went on to give reasons for his refusal to take part.
69 They cited Alex's refusal to return to the marital home.
70 They couldn't understand her refusal of a scholarship to Yale.
71 Her refusal to support his campaign was a real stab in the back.
72 His refusal to agree left him out on a limb.
73 I feel utterly disillusioned by his refusal to take any action.
74 The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
75 He has spoken critically of the government's refusal to support the industry.
76 A tenant may have a right of first refusal if a property is offered for sale.
77 A complicating factor is her parents' refusal to cooperate with the police.
78 I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal.
79 Bennett took a poke at the President's refusal to sign the bill.
80 Their refusal to compromise will inevitably invite more criticism from the UN.
81 His determination and refusal to back down had won the day.
82 If you ever decide to sell your car, please give me the first refusal of it.
83 Her refusal to answer was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
84 If you ever decide to sell your car, I hope you'll give me first refusal.
85 Her refusal to attend the dinner is being seen as a deliberate snub to the President.
86 His refusal to accept the honour was seen as highly symbolic.
87 Their myopic refusal to act now will undoubtedly cause problems in the future.
88 She shook her head, and I read this as a refusal.
89 Discussions were effectively stalled by the union's refusal to participate.
90 The refusal to grant extra funding to schools in the poorest areas caused a political storm.