Refuser: meaning, definitions and examples

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refuser

[ rɪˈfjuːz ]

^{Context #1}

reject

To refuse to accept, consider, submit to, take for some purpose, or use

Synonyms

decline, deny, disapprove, reject

Examples of usage

She refused his offer of help.
The request was refused.
He refused to answer the question.

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someone who refuses

A person who refuses to do something

Synonyms

decliner, denier, rejecter

Examples of usage

He is a refuser of all suggestions.
The refuser of the offer surprised everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "refuser" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recusar

🇮🇳 अस्वीकार करना

🇩🇪 ablehnen

🇮🇩 menolak

🇺🇦 відмовлятися

🇵🇱 odmawiać

🇯🇵 拒否する (きょひする)

🇫🇷 refuser

🇪🇸 rechazar

🇹🇷 reddetmek

🇰🇷 거부하다

🇸🇦 رفض

🇨🇿 odmítnout

🇸🇰 odmietnuť

🇨🇳 拒绝 (jùjué)

🇸🇮 zavrniti

🇮🇸 hafna

🇰🇿 бас тарту

🇬🇪 უარი თქვას

🇦🇿 imtina etmək

🇲🇽 rechazar

Word origin

The word 'refuser' originated from the Old French word 'refuser', which means 'to reject'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century. Over time, 'refuser' has evolved to represent someone who declines or rejects offers, suggestions, or requests. The concept of refusal has been a part of human interaction for centuries, reflecting the autonomy and decision-making capacity of individuals.