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refusing

/rɪˈfjuːzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does refusing mean?

verb

To decline or reject something, often firmly or obstinately. To refuse to do something, often because it is considered unpleasant or unacceptable.

Example

"She refused to eat the spicy food, saying she was not in the mood."

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