Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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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?"
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