as in rejection
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
his flat refusal of our reasonable request was rather startling
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Recent Examples of refusal
Of course, Rick doesn’t, and his refusal leads to their deaths, too.
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
In June 1980, the Israeli government agreed, after numerous refusals, to grant Lansky a tourist visa.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration officially began to stop federal funds from being distributed to the state of Maine due to the governor’s refusal to prohibit males from competing in female sports.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025
HIs decision to run against a fellow Democrat and has angered other lawmakers and his refusal to document the source of his newfound wealth may be a violation of state ethics laws.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025
In June 1980, the Israeli government agreed, after numerous refusals, to grant Lansky a tourist visa.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration officially began to stop federal funds from being distributed to the state of Maine due to the governor’s refusal to prohibit males from competing in female sports.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2025
HIs decision to run against a fellow Democrat and has angered other lawmakers and his refusal to document the source of his newfound wealth may be a violation of state ethics laws.
—Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Refusal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refusal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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