refusal

nounattested in dialogue

//ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩//

The act of refusing.

noun

1
The act of refusing.
Your refusal to carry out your duties resulted in your sacking.
2
Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English refusell. By surface analysis, refuse + -al.

Forms

plural: refusals

refuge · A state of safety, protection or shelter.refugee · A person seeking refuge (as for shelter or protection),…refund · To return (money) to (someone); to reimburse.

refusal · The act of refusing.

refuse · Discarded, rejected.reg · A regular.Reg · A diminutive of the male given name Reginald.

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