Refuser: meaning, definitions and examples

Reject is used when someone does not accept or agree to something, and it often carries a sense of finality or strong refusal.

• The board rejected the new policy.
• She felt hurt when he rejected her idea.

This word is often used in formal situations when politely turning down an offer or invitation. It conveys a sense of politeness and respect.

• I must respectfully decline your invitation to dinner.
• The committee politely declined his proposal.

Deny is used when someone declares that something is not true or does not exist. It has a stronger, more definitive connotation.

• He denied stealing the money.
• She denied the allegations against her.

This word is used to express an unfavorable opinion or judgement about something, and often has a negative connotation.

• Her parents disapprove of her new boyfriend.
• The committee disapproved of the proposed changes.

Situations where someone consistently or habitually refuses to do something.

• He's known as a refuser of new technologies
• The company has a few refusers of remote work

Situations where someone dismisses or refuses something more forcefully, often indicating a strong disapproval or dismissal.

• She is a rejecter of traditional values
• Many rejecters of the proposal voiced their opinions

Situations where someone refuses to accept the existence or truth of something; often has a negative connotation.

• He is a denier of climate change
• Holocaust deniers are spreading false information

Situations where someone politely turns down an offer or invitation.

• She was a decliner of the job offer
• They are often decliners of social events