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an unwillingness to grant something asked for
- the request to use the restroom was just a formality—I really didn't expect a turndown
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of turn down (Entry 2 of 2)
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
- I'm afraid that I will have to turn down your invitation
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turndown. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.
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