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refusal

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Synonyms & Antonyms of refusal

an unwillingness to grant something asked for

his flat refusal of our reasonable request was rather startling

Synonyms for refusal

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

Words Related to refusal

rebuff,
repudiation,
repulse,
spurn

negative

ban,
injunction,
veto

deterrence,
discouragement,
repression,
suppression

Near Antonyms for refusal

acceptance,
accession,
acquiescence,
agreement,
assent,
authorization,
clearance,
concurrence,
consent,
leave,
license
(or licence),
permission,
sanction,
sufferance

imprimatur,
seal,
signature,
stamp

Antonyms for refusal

allowance,
approval,
grant,
OK
(or okay)

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Thesaurus Entries Near refusal

refurnishing

refusal

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“Refusal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refusal. Accessed 16 Jan. 2022.

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The first known use of refusal was in the 15th century

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