Synonyms of refusals

refusals

noun

plural of refusal

as in rejections

an unwillingness to grant something asked for

his flat refusal of our reasonable request was rather startling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rejections
• denials
• declinations
• turndowns
• nays
• disallowances
• injunctions
• noes
• nonacceptances
• rebuffs
• suppressions
• repudiations
• discouragements
• repressions
• vetoes
• spurns
• bans
• repulses
• negatives
• deterrences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grants
• allowances
• approvals
• agreements
• sanctions
• licenses
• acceptances
• consents
• authorizations
• clearances
• leaves
• accessions
• permissions
• signatures
• seals
• OKs
• concurrences
• stamps
• assents
• acquiescences
• sufferances
• imprimaturs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of refusals

The performance lives in tiny hesitations, fleeting glances and emotional refusals. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026

The Iraqi News Agency also reported that officials had denied the claim, citing the Iraqi Football Association as saying reports of visa refusals were inaccurate. — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2026

Judge Panici, visibly frustrated with Talley’s refusals to answer his questions, ordered Talley held in custody until then. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

After three years of refusals, Kalshi finally sued the regulatory agency and won — just in time for the 2024 presidential election. — Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026

Despite the Reina Sofía’s many refusals to lend the work to various institutions around the world, its rebuff of the Guggenheim’s request carries a particular sting because the Basque Country has long held that the painting belongs in the place where the depicted tragedy occurred. — News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026

The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach sued the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in 2024 over refusals to comply with a whistleblower complaint subpoena. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026

Against that backdrop, other examples of European refusals and hesitations are mounting. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026

Most families decide to get it, said Felton, who has seen no uptick in refusals. — CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026