Uk English Meaning of refuse

refuse

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Definitions and Meaning of refuse in English

Wordnet

refuse (n)

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

Wordnet

refuse (v)

show unwillingness towards

refuse to accept

elude, especially in a baffling way

refuse to let have

resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

refuse entrance or membership

Webster

refuse (v. t.)

To deny, as a request, demand, invitation, or command; to decline to do or grant.

To throw back, or cause to keep back (as the center, a wing, or a flank), out of the regular aligment when troops ar/ about to engage the enemy; as, to refuse the right wing while the left wing attacks.

To decline to accept; to reject; to deny the request or petition of; as, to refuse a suitor.

To disown.

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refuse (v. i.)

To deny compliance; not to comply.

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refuse (n.)

Refusal.

That which is refused or rejected as useless; waste or worthless matter.

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refuse (a.)

Refused; rejected; hence; left as unworthy of acceptance; of no value; worthless.

FAQs About the word refuse

refuse

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen), show unwillingness towards, refuse to accept, elude, especially in a baffling way, refuse to let have, resist immuno

decline,deny,reject,disallow,disapprove,forbid,negative,withhold,ban,check

afford,allow,concede,furnish,give,grant,let,okay,permit,provide

refusal => refusal, refusable => rejectable, refurnishment => refurbishment, refurnish => Refurbish, refurbishment => refurbishment,