refused; refusing
Definition of refuse
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to express oneself as unwilling to accept
refuse a gift refuse a promotion
2a
: to show or express unwillingness to do or comply with
refused to answer the question
b
: to not allow someone to have or do (something) : deny
they were refused admittance to the game
4
of a horse
: to decline to jump or leap over
: to withhold acceptance, compliance, or permission
refuse
nounDefinition of refuse (Entry 2 of 3)
refuse
adjectiveDefinition of refuse (Entry 3 of 3)
: thrown aside or left as worthless
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The first known use of refuse was in the 14th century
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