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noun

ˈtərn-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce turndown (audio)
Definition of turndownnext
as in refusal
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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turn down

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verb

as in to refuse
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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Recent Examples of turndown
Noun
For luxury hotels where the staff offers daily cleaning services and nightly turndown services, guests should leave a little more. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 All that plus nightly turndown service and 24-hour room service reflect the careful attention paid to guests at Moon Palace The Grand—Cancun. — Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Verb
Stanek turned down an $80,000 signing bonus to attend University of Arkansas. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The Sun turned down an offer from the Tempo earlier this season that included a first-round pick in exchange for Aaliyah Edwards. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for turndown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turndown
  1. refusal
  2. refuse
  3. rejection
  4. reject
  5. denial
  6. decline
  7. pass up
Noun
  • Flake also said he was troubled by Collins' refusal to acknowledge President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this week, the State Department said the Brazilian government’s refusal to accept Perez’s appointment was a main reason for its decision to revoke the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the United States.
    — Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of refusal
Verb
  • But the other main parties called it a stunt and refused to take part, leaving Farage running against an assortment of independents, jokers and single-issue candidates led by Count Binface, a comic space alien with a trash can on his head.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Despite this, Miller has refused to drop out, holding out past the Monday deadline for Ohio Republicans to nominate a new candidate.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of refuse
Noun
  • She’s seen students disappointed by the state’s rejection of an AP African American history course and English teachers strategically pick books that wouldn’t offend the governor’s sensibilities.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Not long ago, many clinicians, including Fejzo’s own doctor, still regarded the illness as a psychological rejection of motherhood, or a bid for attention.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of rejection
Verb
  • Craig has blamed Flanagan for a lack of oversight and accountability, allegations that Flanagan rejects.
    — Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Braves were rejected by former Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom at the trade deadline.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of reject
Noun
  • He's put it on display, nicknamed it Dack, and, despite Cornell's denial, claims to have had it DNA tested.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • City staff have recommended the plan’s denial, according to the staff report.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of denial
Verb
  • The Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank, has released reports on declining inventories based on budget documents and other public information.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Nike had the option to match the adidas offer and declined, making way for the three-stripe era.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of decline
Verb
  • The other side thinks that landing an elite star that was recently the Best Player at the World Cup is a no brainer, with the chance to twist the knife into Real Madrid also too good to pass up.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Alas, the opportunity to take a major piece off the game board is simply too good a Special Op to pass up.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of pass up

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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turndown. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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