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REFUSES Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word refuses. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word refuses. (close relations)
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declines
verbv
noun

• change toward something smaller or lower

• a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline

• a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

• a downward slope or bend

verb

• grow worse

• not accept as true

• show unwillingness towards

• grow smaller

• go down

• fall in value

• inflect for number, gender, case, etc.

denies
verbv
verb

• declare untrue; contradict

• refuse to accept or believe

• refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

• refuse to let have

• deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• refuse to recognize or acknowledge

dismisses
verbv
verb

• bar from attention or consideration

• cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration

• stop associating with

• terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

• end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave

• declare void

rebuffs
verbv
noun

• a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

• an instance of driving away or warding off

verb

• reject outright and bluntly

• force or drive back

rejects
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

verb

• not accept something given or offered

• not accept as true

• deem wrong or inappropriate

• reject with contempt

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse entrance or membership

• dismiss from consideration or a contest

repudiates
verbv
verb

• cast off

• refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

• refuse to recognize or pay

• reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust

spurns
verbv
verb

• reject with contempt

reject
verbv
noun

• the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

verb

• not accept something given or offered

• not accept as true

• deem wrong or inappropriate

• reject with contempt

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse entrance or membership

• dismiss from consideration or a contest

decline
verb, nounv, n
noun

• change toward something smaller or lower

• a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline

• a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

• a downward slope or bend

verb

• grow worse

• not accept as true

• show unwillingness towards

• grow smaller

• go down

• fall in value

• inflect for number, gender, case, etc.

turn down
verbv
verb

• not accept as true

• refuse entrance or membership

• reject with contempt

• take a downward direction

• make lower or quieter

resist
verbv
verb

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

• express opposition through action or words

• withstand the force of something

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse to comply

defy
verbv
verb

• resist or confront with resistance

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• challenge

deny
verbv
verb

• declare untrue; contradict

• refuse to accept or believe

• refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

• refuse to let have

• deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• refuse to recognize or acknowledge

forbear
verbv
noun

• a person from whom you are descended

verb

• refrain from doing

• resist doing something

garbage
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

• a worthless message

• a receptacle where waste can be discarded

scraps
verb, nounv, n
noun

• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

veto
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vote that blocks a decision

• the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)

verb

• vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

• command against

nill
verb, nounv, n
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food waste
nounn
noun

• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

pass up
verbv
verb

• not accept as true

• fail to acknowledge

Best Hypernyms For REFUSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for refuses, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
react respond elude escape keep waste
Phrases (4)
hold onwaste materialwaste matterwaste product

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