refusal

Noun

Meaning

The act of refusing; denial of anything demanded, solicited, or offered for acceptance.

The right of taking in preference to others; the choice of taking or refusing; option; as, to give one the refusal of a farm; to have the refusal of an employment.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

declination repudiation repulse rejection denial dissent rebuff noncompliance abnegation disavowal nonacceptance coventry repulsion inadmissibility negative
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Antonyms

commission avenue fiat mitt liberty yes
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Hypernyms

content message substance denial

Hyponyms

prohibition declination repudiation regrets

Related terms

refuse

Phrases with the word

refusal of refusal of violence right of first refusal and co-sale building refusal construction refusal refusal to co-operate

Anagrams

arseful salufer

Examples

Stand firm in your refusal to remain conscious during algebra. In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra. Fran Lebowitz

You can understand why a system would seek information - but why in hell does it offer information? Why do we strive to be understood? Why is a refusal to accept communication so painful? James Tiptree, Jr

The refusal to rest content, the willingness to risk excess on behalf of one's obsessions, is what distinguishes artists from entertainers, and what makes some artists adventurers on behalf of us all. John Updike

To give too much when little is asked is a form of refusal. Spanish Proverb

Better a friendly refusal than an unwilling consent. Spanish Proverb

Who timidly requests invites refusal. Latin Proverb

Close letter words and terms

refurnish refurnishment refusable refusal of refusal of entry refusal of violence