refusals

Definitions

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

Instances of declining a request, offer, or demand.

Examples

Despite multiple refusals from the board, the project lead continued to advocate for the new initiative.

The company's repeated refusals to address safety concerns led to a formal investigation.

Synonyms

rejections denials declinals rebuffs vetoes turn-downs negations

Antonyms

acceptances approvals consents agreements assents permissions affirmations