refusal

re·fus·al

noun \ri-ˈfyü-zəl\

Definition of REFUSAL

1

: the act of refusing or denying

2

: the opportunity or right of refusing or taking before others

Examples of REFUSAL

1. My request for more money was met with a flat refusal.
2. <his flat refusal of our reasonable request was rather startling>

First Known Use of REFUSAL

15th century

Related to REFUSAL

Synonyms: declination, disallowance, nay, no, nonacceptance, denial, rejection, turndown

Antonyms: allowance, approval, grant, OK (or okay)

Related Words: rebuff, repudiation, repulse, spurn; negative; ban, injunction, veto; deterrence, discouragement, repression, suppression

Near Antonyms: acceptance, accession, acquiescence, agreement, assent, authorization, clearance, concurrence, consent, leave, license (or licence), permission, sanction, sufferance; imprimatur, seal, signature, stamp

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Rhymes with REFUSAL

accusal, bamboozle, perusal