Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Refuse.
How to pronounce refuse:
Def 1 UK
Def 2 UK
Def 2 US
Refuse - as a noun
Refuse - as a verb
Show unwillingness towards
Example: "He declined to join the group on a hike"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decline10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
react7respond10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accept12Not accept as true
Example: "He refused to accept what she said"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decline10pass upreject15turn downHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accept12Elude, especially in a baffling way
Example: "This behavior defies explanation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defy11resist6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
elude6escape10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Refuse to let have
Example: "She denies me every pleasure"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deny8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold onkeep10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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."
Word Game Points
Is REFUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, refuse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordREFUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is REFUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refuse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREFUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.