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present participle of refuse
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1
to be unwilling to grant
- the reclusive movie star usually refuses requests for interviews
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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
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“Refusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refusing. Accessed 16 May. 2022.
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