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REFUSING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Refusing.

How to pronounce refusing:

US

Refusing - as a noun

Food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
food wastegarbagescraps

Refusing - 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

"She is refusing to eat her vegetables."
"The company is refusing to negotiate with the union."
"He kept refusing my requests for help."
"The dog is refusing to go outside in the rain."
"They are refusing entry to anyone without a ticket."
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Word Game Points

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

REFUSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is REFUSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, refusing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFUSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is REFUSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refusing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFUSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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