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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

refusal

/rɪˈfjuːsəl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does refusal mean?

noun, verb

The act of refusing something, or a refusal to do something. A decision or statement of unwillingness to do something.

Example

"The company's refusal to negotiate with the union led to a strike."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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