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REFUSED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Refused.

How to pronounce refused:

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Refused - as a noun

Food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
food wastegarbagescraps

Refused - 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

Example Sentences

"He was a refused applicant for the job."
"The refused request left him disappointed."
"The refused invitation saddened her."
"She received a refused package in the mail."
"The refused offer was a blow to his ego."
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Word Game Points

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

REFUSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is REFUSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, refused is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFUSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is REFUSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refused is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFUSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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