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refusal

re·fus·al

refusal

 
pronunciation:
rih fyu zl
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part of speech: noun
definition: A refusal is the act of saying or showing you do not want something or you are not willing to do something.
The baby's refusal of his peas and carrots was not a surprise to his mom.Kendall's refusal to leave her room made her parents worry.
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