Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for refuse. Search instead for re-fuse.
Definitions

refuse

[ri-fyooz] / rɪˈfyuz /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The commission said these measures were expected to raise about £248m, with councils forecast to bring in a further £1.2bn from fees and other charges such as for leisure centres and some refuse services.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

When we hold anger and other emotions in, when we refuse to talk to our partners or friends — and you want people to read your minds — that’s when it becomes a problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Yet last week we heard Blanche tell Congress the fund is off the table but also refuse to put that in writing.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but for the millions of Americans who refuse screening, a simple blood test could help catch colon cancer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“If we stop, I’ll refuse to get up again. Or I’ll turn and run. So I guess we can’t stop. We need to walk faster, actually, if anything.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




Vocabulary lists containing refuse


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "refuse" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com