Refused Uncommon

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Definitions

Verb

simple past tense and past participle of refuse

"She refused to sign the contract, so he refused her request again later that day."

In plain English: Refused means to say no when someone asks you to do something.

"She refused to open the door for anyone she didn't know."

Example Sentences

"She refused to open the door for anyone she didn't know." verb

"She refused to sign the contract until her salary was increased." verb

"The dog refused food when it smelled something better outside." verb

"He refused to answer questions about his whereabouts last night." verb