Refused: meaning, definitions and examples

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refused

 

[ rษชหˆfjuzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

refusal action

To refuse means to indicate that one does not want to accept, do, or allow something. This action often conveys a strong or definitive stance against a request or offer. People refuse things for various reasons such as personal beliefs, lack of interest, or certain etiquette. Refusal can manifest in various situations, from declining an invitation to rejecting an offer. It is important to note that refusing does not always carry a negative connotation; it can be a powerful form of asserting one's boundaries.

Synonyms

decline, dismiss, reject, turn down.

Examples of usage

  • She refused the dinner invitation.
  • He refused to answer the question.
  • They refused the terms of the contract.

Translations

Translations of the word "refused" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recusado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคตเฅ€เค•เฅƒเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgelehnt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditolak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะพะฒะปะตะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odmรณwiono

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹’ๅฆใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท refusรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rechazado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท reddedildi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ๋ถ€๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑููˆุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odmรญtnuto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odmietnutรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹’็ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavrnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถfรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ั‹ะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™dd edildi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rechazado

Etymology

The word 'refused' originates from the Latin 'refusare', which means 'to refuse, reject, or deny'. This Latin term combines 're-' (back) and 'fusare' (to pour). The evolution into the Old French 'refuser' led to its adoption into Middle English as 'refusen'. By the late 14th century, it was fully integrated into the English language. The concept of refusal has always been significant in human relations as it embodies autonomy and decision-making power. Over time, the use of 'refused' has expanded across various contexts, ranging from personal interactions to formal negotiations, while the underlying concept remains centered around the idea of rejecting propositions or requests.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,763, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.