帮助中心

refuser

[riːˈfjuːzə(r)]

refuser Definition

  • 1to say that you will not do or accept something
  • 2to decline an offer or request

Using refuser: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "refuser" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She refused to answer any more questions.

  • Example

    He refused the job offer because of the low salary.

  • Example

    The company refused to refund my money.

  • Example

    I'm afraid I'll have to refuse your invitation.

refuser Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for refuser

Antonyms for refuser

Idioms Using refuser

  • to refuse to change your opinion or decision

    Example

    Despite the protests, the company refused to budge on its decision to close the factory.

  • to refuse to allow or consider something

    Example

    She refused to hear of any criticism of her son.

  • to always give someone what they want

    Example

    She dotes on her grandchildren and refuses them nothing.

Phrases with refuser

  • to say that you will not do something

    Example

    He refused to apologize for his mistake.

  • to refuse something in a very clear and direct way

    Example

    She refused point blank to lend him any more money.

  • a container for waste material that is not suitable for recycling

    Example

    Please put the empty pizza box in the refuse bin.

Origins of refuser

from Old French 'refuser', from Latin 'recusare', meaning 'to refuse'

📌

Summary: refuser in Brief

'Refuser' [riːˈfjuːzə(r)] is a verb that means to decline or reject an offer or request. It can also mean to say that you will not do or accept something. Examples include 'She refused to answer any more questions' and 'The company refused to refund my money.' Phrases like 'refuse to do something' and idioms like 'refuse to budge' further illustrate the term's usage.