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REFUSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Refuses.

Refuses - as a noun

Food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
food wastegarbage11scraps10

Refuses - 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

Example Sentences

"He refuses to help me with my homework."
"She refuses to eat vegetables."
"The company refuses to honor the warranty."
"They refuses to attend the meeting."
"The toddler refuses to go to bed."
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Word Game Points

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

REFUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is REFUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, refuses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is REFUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refuses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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