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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

refuse

/rɪˈfjuːz/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does refuse mean?

verb, noun

To reject or decline something, or the waste or rubbish that is thrown away.

Example

"She refused the offer, and the company was left with a large pile of refuse."

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