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turned down

ADJECTIVE

refused

Synonyms

STRONG

banned blocked denied disavowed dismissed disowned forbidden forsaken prohibited rebuffed rejected repelled repudiated spurned vetoed

Antonyms

STRONG

allowed permitted

WEAK

consented to

Example Sentences

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Oldham Council's request for another inquiry into what became known as "grooming gangs" had been turned down.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

He also says that Freedom of Information requests continue to be turned down and the "cover-up continues".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Manifold added that he had turned down a chauffeur-driven limousine, private jets, and corporate sports tickets.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Cooper, who is also a full-time anchor at CNN, turned down a new “60 Minutes” deal from Weiss.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He turned down the path, and Anya and Ivan followed.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack