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Synonyms & Antonyms of refused
(Entry 1 of 2)
as in rejected, vetoed
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for refused
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for refused
- accepted,
- accredited,
- allowed,
- appropriate,
- approved,
- authorized,
- certified,
- endorsed
- (also indorsed),
- lawful,
- legal,
- legitimate,
- licensed,
- OK
- (or okay),
- permitted,
- warranted
refused
verbpast tense of refuse
Synonyms & Antonyms of refused (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to be unwilling to grant
- the reclusive movie star usually refuses requests for interviews
Synonyms for refused
Words Related to refused
- banned,
- enjoined,
- forbade
- (also forbad),
- prohibited,
- proscribed,
- vetoed
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2
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
Synonyms for refused
Words Related to refused
- forbade
- (also forbad),
- prohibited,
- proscribed
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