Antonyms for refusal

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ri-fyoo-zuh l

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈfyu zəl

Definition of refusal

Origin : late 15c., from refuse + -al (2).

noun denial of responsibility; unwillingness

Example sentences :

It was this refusal which made Halbert discontented and unhappy.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

What have you to do to oblige him with your refusal of Mr. Solmes?
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Garson shook his head in refusal, but there was no conviction in the act.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

The man met her pleading eyes steadily, and shook his head in refusal.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

I didn't think it necessary to correct him as to my refusal of the Earl.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Helen did not sing in the old days, so that I was not surprised at her refusal.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

He had already given his son the reasons for his refusal, and that was all-sufficient.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Mrs. MacDermott had been deeply hurt by his refusal to consider the ministry.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Morse was disappointed at this refusal, but it proved a blessing in disguise.
Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro

Nay, would his uncle, on whom he was dependent, consent to such a refusal?
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Synonyms for refusal

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