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TAKE THE QUIZSynonyms of refused
1
as in denied
to be unwilling to grant
the reclusive movie star usually refuses requests for interviews
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2
as in declined
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
she refused the award, citing the hard work of others who deserved the recognition more than she did
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“Refused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refused. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.
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