refusing (Meaning)

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refusing (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Refuse

The child refused to eat his vegetables, despite his mother's pleas.
The company refused to hire the applicant due to his lack of experience.
The government refused to negotiate with the rebels, citing security concerns.
The witness refused to testify, claiming a lack of knowledge about the crime.
The bank refused to lend the customer money because of his poor credit history.
The doctor refused to perform the surgery without the patient's consent.
The teacher refused to answer the student's question, saying it was inappropriate.
The landlord refused to extend the tenant's lease due to unpaid rent.
The judge refused to dismiss the case, stating there was sufficient evidence.
The employee refused to work overtime, citing exhaustion and family commitments.

of Refuse

declining, rejecting,denying, disapproving,withholding, disallowing, prohibiting, forbidding, nixing, repressing

providing, permitting, conceding, furnishing, letting, allowing, authorizing, furnishing, permitting, letting

The child refused to eat his vegetables, despite his mother's pleas.

The company refused to hire the applicant due to his lack of experience.

The government refused to negotiate with the rebels, citing security concerns.

The witness refused to testify, claiming a lack of knowledge about the crime.