Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: refuse
IPA transcription: [ɹɪfj'uz]
Pronunciations of refuse
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: garbage, refuse, food_waste, scraps
    Meaning: food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: refuse, decline
    Meaning: show unwillingness towards; "he declined to join the group on a hike"
  • Synonyms: refuse, reject, pass_up, turn_down, decline
    Meaning: refuse to accept; "He refused my offer of hospitality"
  • Synonyms: defy, resist, refuse
    Meaning: elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation"
  • Synonyms: deny, refuse
    Meaning: refuse to let have; "She denies me every pleasure"; "he denies her her weekly allowance"
Usage examples
  • "And if I refuse?"
  • Can she refuse it?"
  • "Suppose I refuse?"
  • I refuse to play to you!
  • "Why did you refuse him?"
  • I refuse to answer further."
  • "Refuse, sire," said Fouquet.
  • But I refuse to accompany you.
  • She will feel hurt if you refuse."
  • "Do you suppose I could refuse you?"
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording George V, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Marshall Plan, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Barack Obama citizenship conspiracy theories, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cane toad, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Sheerness, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Sheffield, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Royal Maundy, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Jack Sheppard, License CC BY-SA 4.0