Refuse (Verb)
Meaning 1
Refuse entrance or membership; "They turned away hundreds of fans"; "Black people were often rejected by country clubs".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
Elude, especially in a baffling way; "This behavior defies explanation".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 3
Show unwillingness towards; "he declined to join the group on a hike".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Refuse to let have; "She denies me every pleasure"; "he denies her her weekly allowance".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 5
Refuse to accept; "He refused my offer of hospitality".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.