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refuse

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 refuse /rɪˈfjuːz/ verb
refuses; refused; refusing
1 refuse
/rɪˈfjuːz/
verb
refuses; refused; refusing
Britannica Dictionary definition of REFUSE
: to say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer)
[+ object]
[no object]
: to say or show that you are not willing to do something that someone wants you to do
[no object]
[+ object]
usually followed by to + verb
[+ object] : to not allow someone to have (something)
2 refuse /ˈrɛˌfjuːs/ noun
2 refuse
/ˈrɛˌfjuːs/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of REFUSE
[noncount] formal
: something (such as paper or food waste) that has been thrown away : trash or garbage