Refusal

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

An act of saying or showing that one will not do or accept something.

Example Sentences

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

Her refusal to cooperate delayed the project.

Example Expressions

point-blank refusal

Synonyms

rejection, denial, decline, negation, declination, noncompliance

Entry 1

rejection, denial, decline, negation

Entry 2

denial, rejection, declination, noncompliance

Antonyms

acceptance, approval, agreement, consent

Entry 1

acceptance, approval, agreement, consent

Entry 2

acceptance, agreement

Collocations

flat refusal, outright refusal, refuse to accept, refusal to comply, strong refusal, firm refusal

Entry 1

flat refusal, outright refusal, refuse to accept, refusal to comply

Entry 2

strong refusal, outright refusal, firm refusal