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REFUSE

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Refuse.

How to pronounce refuse:

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Refuse - as a noun

Food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
food wastegarbagescraps

Refuse - as a verb

Show unwillingness towards

Example: "He declined to join the group on a hike"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decline
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reactrespond
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accept

Not accept as true

Example: "He refused to accept what she said"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declinepass uprejectturn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
accept

Elude, especially in a baffling way

Example: "This behavior defies explanation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defyresist
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
eludeescape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Refuse to let have

Example: "She denies me every pleasure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deny
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold onkeep
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

Example: "His body rejected the liver of the donor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rejectresist

Refuse entrance or membership

Example: "They turned away hundreds of fans"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rejectturn awayturn down

Refuse - as an adjective

Discarded, rejected.

Example Sentences

"I refuse to discuss the matter any further."
"He refused to help me with my project."
"She refused to accept the apology."
"The teacher refused to let him leave early."
"They refused to let us enter without a reservation."
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Word Game Points

Is REFUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, refuse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REFUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is REFUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, refuse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is REFUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refuse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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