Refused: meaning, definitions and examples
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refused
[ rษชหfjuzd ]
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:
๐ต๐น recusado
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคธเฅเคตเฅเคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช abgelehnt
๐ฎ๐ฉ ditolak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะผะพะฒะปะตะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ odmรณwiono
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅฆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท refusรฉ
๐ช๐ธ rechazado
๐น๐ท reddedildi
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ๋ถ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑููุถ
๐จ๐ฟ odmรญtnuto
๐ธ๐ฐ odmietnutรฉ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ป
๐ธ๐ฎ zavrnjen
๐ฎ๐ธ hรถfรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐั ัะฐัััะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแ แงแแคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษdd edildi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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