refusal

Definitions

The act of saying or showing that one will not do, give, or accept something.

An instance of declining an offer, request, or demand.

Examples

His refusal to cooperate with the investigation raised many suspicions.

The company issued a formal refusal of the union's demands.

She was hurt by his flat refusal to even consider her proposal.

Synonyms

rejection denial declination veto repudiation dismissal rebuff

Antonyms

acceptance approval consent agreement assent compliance concurrence