English Synonym Finder

refuse

Definitions

To indicate or show that one is not willing to do, give, or allow something.

Matter thrown away or rejected as worthless; trash or rubbish.

Examples

She decided to refuse the job offer because the salary was too low.

The cat will often refuse to eat if its food bowl is not completely full.

It is important to refuse any requests that compromise your personal values.

Synonyms

decline reject deny rebuff spurn veto disallow

Antonyms

accept agree consent approve embrace welcome admit