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REFUSE

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Refuse.

How to pronounce refuse:

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Def 2 UK
Def 2 US

Refuse - as a noun

Food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
food wastegarbage11scraps10

Refuse - as a verb

Show unwillingness towards

Example: "He declined to join the group on a hike"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decline10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
react7respond10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accept12

Not accept as true

Example: "He refused to accept what she said"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decline10pass upreject15turn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accept12

Elude, especially in a baffling way

Example: "This behavior defies explanation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defy11resist6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
elude6escape10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Refuse to let have

Example: "She denies me every pleasure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deny8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold onkeep10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

Example: "His body rejected the liver of the donor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reject15resist6

Refuse entrance or membership

Example: "They turned away hundreds of fans"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reject15turn awayturn down

Refuse - as an adjective

Discarded, rejected.

Example Sentences

"I refuse to discuss the matter any further."
"He refused to help me with my project."
"She refused to accept the apology."
"The teacher refused to let him leave early."
"They refused to let us enter without a reservation."
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Word Game Points

Is REFUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, refuse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REFUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is REFUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, refuse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is REFUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refuse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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