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Synonyms & Similar Words
rejection
denial
declination
repudiation
spurning
dismissal
renunciation
abnegation
negation
disavowal
disclaimer
nonacceptance
noncompliance
disobedience
resistance
defiance
opposition
protest
objection
demur
hesitance
reluctance
unwillingness
uncooperativeness
intransigence
stubbornness
obstinacy
recalcitrance
contrariness
Meaning of Refusal
The act of refusing or saying no to something
Definitions
- The act of refusing or saying no to something
- * A statement or expression of refusal
- * The state of being rejected or turned down
Etymology of Refusal
The word "refusal" originates from the Old French word "refus," which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "against") and "fusus" (the past participle of "fundere," meaning "to pour"), and the Latin word "refusare," meaning "to pour back" or "to reject"
Historically, the word "refusal" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of rejecting or declining something
Example Uses
- Her refusal to accept the job offer was based on the low salary
- * The company's refusal to comply with the regulations resulted in a hefty fine
- * The athlete's refusal to give up despite injury was inspiring
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
acceptance
approval
agreement
compliance
consent
acquiescence
submission
surrender
yielding
assent
confirmation
ratification
validation
affirmation
endorsement
sanction
permission
authorization
allowance
toleration
permissiveness