Refusal

//ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩//

"Refusal" in a Sentence (11 examples)

Your refusal to help complicated matters.

A strike is a mass refusal to work by a body of employees.

These conditions amount to refusal.

I interpreted her silence as a refusal.

His reply was in effect a refusal.

His answer amounts to a refusal.

He gave a flat refusal to his mother's request.

He gave a flat refusal.

He was so adamant in his refusal.

He gave a firm refusal.

Your refusal to carry out your duties resulted in your sacking.

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