Synonyms for refusal
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ri-fyoo-zuh l |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈfyu zəl |
Top 10 synonyms for refusal Other synonyms for the word refusal
- cold shoulder
- declination
- disallowance
- disapproval
- disavowal
- disclaimer
- discountenancing
- disfavor
- dissent
- enjoinment
- forbidding
- interdiction
- knockback
- negation
- nix
- no
- nonacceptance
- nonconsent
- option
- pass
- prohibition
- proscription
- rebuff
- refutation
- regrets
- renouncement
- renunciation
- repudiation
- repulse
- repulsion
- thumbs down
- turndown
- withholding
- writ
Définition of refusal
Origin :- late 15c., from refuse + -al (2).
- noun denial of responsibility; unwillingness
- 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
Antonyms for refusal
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