Synonyms of turned down

turned down

verb

past tense of turn down

as in refused

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to

I'm afraid that I will have to turn down your invitation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refused
• rejected
• declined
• passed up
• ignored
• passed
• threw over
• balked (at)
• threw out
• denied
• avoided
• disputed
• dismissed
• turned one's back on
• spurned
• vetoed
• withdrew
• disapproved
• shot down
• deselected
• repudiated
• forbade
• reprobated
• blew off
• nixed
• negatived
• abstained (from)
• refrained (from)
• backed down
• prohibited
• overruled
• backed off
• disdained
• rebuffed
• disagreed (with)
• scouted
• took back
• proscribed
• scorned
• retracted
• recalled
• forbore
• renounced
• stuck
• revoked
• contradicted
• disclaimed
• disavowed
• recanted
• gainsaid
• refuted
• disproved
• forswore
• controverted
• bypassed
• unsaid
• abjured
• detoured
• disowned
• rebutted
• negated
• disallowed
• backtracked
• reneged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreed (to)
• approved
• accepted
• received
• adopted
• swallowed
• took
• tolerated
• agreed
• embraced
• welcomed
• selected
• consented
• chose
• condoned
• acquiesced
• countenanced
• supported
• assented
• acceded
• espoused
• handpicked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of turned down

The 6ft 3in (191cm) goalkeeper, who turns 24 this month, had turned down interest from Manchester United to join the Belgian Pro League side, but his age was always going to give more experienced players pause for thought. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Waymos also show promise in reducing carbon emissions and air pollution (the cars are electric), and providing reliable access to people who live in poor neighborhoods (who are routinely turned down by rideshare drivers). — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

The sky darkened suddenly, as if it had been turned down by a dimmer switch, and Decoteau frowned at a weather app on his phone. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

In February, residents of the lofts turned down an offer from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 124 in Kansas City, along with the National Electrical Contractors Association, to fix the sign for free, with one stipulation. — Rashad Alexander august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

This follows an initial €46 million bid also being turned down, despite Rodri agreeing to join the Catalans. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Recruiting from Wall Street Years after Altman turned down the offer, his company is now recruiting Wall Street talent. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Schwally previously turned down a plea deal that would have carried a sentence of 22 years to life. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

For merchants who have been turned down by domestic processors or who need to accept payments in multiple currencies, this offshore network provides a practical alternative. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026