Refusal

Word REFUSAL
Character 7
Hyphenation re fus al
Pronunciations /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Refusal"

What do we mean by refusal?

The act or an instance of refusing. noun

The opportunity or right to accept or reject something before it is offered elsewhere. noun

In mech., the limiting resistance of a female screw or nut to further turning upon the male screw or bolt, and conversely. noun

The act of refusing; denial or rejection of anything demanded, solicited, or offered for acceptance. noun

The choice of refusing or taking; the right of taking in preference to others; option of buying; preëmption. noun

In hydraulic engineering, the resistance of a pile at any point to further driving. noun

The act of refusing; denial of anything demanded, solicited, or offered for acceptance. noun

The right of taking in preference to others; the choice of taking or refusing; option. noun

The act of refusing. noun

Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue. noun

The act of refusing noun

A message refusing to accept something that is offered noun

The act of refusing.

Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue.

One kick ass band from sweden. they are now disbanded. whyyyy??? Urban Dictionary

Dead Swedish Socialist Hardcore/Metal/Punk band (You heard me) headed by Dennis Lyxzén. Urban Dictionary

A word used when a person is unable to think of real words in order to descibe a mood where a person is uncooperative or refusing all directions given. Urban Dictionary

The best hardcore band ever. Just listen to Rather Be Dead or Liberation Frequency. Probably the best thing to come out of sweden. Urban Dictionary

Who I believe to be one of the greatest hardcore/punk bands ever. If you say that you know music and dont know Refused, you are lying. Though they are know disbanded, this band will live forever through their masterpiece "The Shape Of Punk To Come". Urban Dictionary

1. to decline to accept; reject 2. a. to decline to do, give, or grant b. to decline: with an infinitive object: to refuse to go 3. a. to decline to accept or submit to (a command, etc.); decline to undergo b. to decline to grant the request of (a person) 4. to stop short at (a fence, etc.), without jumping it: said of a horse 5. Obsolete to renounce 6. anything thrown away or rejected as worthless or useless; waste; trash; rubbish Urban Dictionary

To decline an offer outright. Does not apply to offers of motorbike rides. Urban Dictionary

A band that had a singer that got his head up his ass. He needs to remove it and reform the group. Urban Dictionary

A state of refusal in an arguement Urban Dictionary

The act of refusing. Hand gesture: putting up two fingers to make an 'X' Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Refusal

The word "refusal" in example sentences

For Israelis, that refusal translates as a denial of any Jewish connection to the land, which in turn means that the conflict is still open. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Fox has repeatedly said that she loves comics, so I wouldn't assume her refusal is automatic. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Mpofu expressed concern over what he labelled the refusal of other media to give the SABC credit for anything. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Prosecutors are severely critical of his leaving the ship before the evacuation was complete, which they describe as a "refusal to do his duty." ❋ Unknown (2012)

If this refusal is the result of an offended sensibility, you cannot exert yourself too warmly in its consolation; even if it is from pride, it has a just claim to your concessions, since she thinks you have injured it; yet pause before you act, may it not be merely from a confidence of power that loves to tyrannize over its slaves, by playing with their chains? or a lurking spirit of coquetry, that desires to regain the liberty of trifling with some new Sir Sedley Clarendel? or, perhaps, with Sir Sedley himself? ' ❋ Unknown (1796)

But viewed more skeptically, or some would say more pragmatically, the operation against Libya represented an intelligence and policy failure that exemplified the long-term refusal of the CIA and MI6 to shut down A. Q. Khan. ❋ Catherine Collins (2011)

Such a refusal is entirely within their Constitutional powers. ❋ Unknown (2010)

All those whose reality is shrouded in refusal and denial to see the writing on the wall, will be responsible if they nominate Obama and he loses this election for us, because the whole world knows that this presidency is the Democrat's to lose. ❋ Unknown (2008)

And because refusal is treated as a positive test result, he is now considered guilty of doping and could be barred from professional chess for two years. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Instead, the court said any such right of refusal is “simply a matter of grace” bestowed by the Legislature. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Note 26: For example, in the late 1940s, screenwriter Ben Hecht was soliciting money and support for Palestine and met with a wall of refusal from the Hollywood Jews. ❋ Unknown (2007)

"This refusal is key to the pleasures found in Diggers, the small-scale social comedy directed with almost unerring tact." ❋ Unknown (2007)

But West's refusal is unconscionable and contemptuous of its best customers. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The FISA court issued over 2000 warrants last year. the refusal is so low, that it is less then 1%. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Long-term refusal to talk directly with Iran melted and a reluctant diplomacy was begun. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The right of refusal is pretty offensive, but even more offensive is that the contract isn't public. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The root of that refusal is the fact that I don't get paid to be a writer. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Thus, if Rossetti turns away from the clear insights which Shelley, Swinburne, and, in his own way, Pater, insist upon, his refusal is in certain respects more significant than ❋ Unknown (1972)

as i [said]...[whyyyy]??? ❋ No Hay Problema (2004)

❋ IkeM (2003)

John and [Michael] were being very [refusive] when asked to do their [duties]. ❋ Yourpalal (2010)

[Alex Trebek]: [Better than sex]. [Jeopardy] Contestant: What is Refused. ❋ Hej! (2011)

[Refused] changed [the face] of [hardcore] forever. ❋ UnstableVagrant (2004)

I am an [invisible man]. No, I am not a spook like those who haunted Edgar Allen Poe; nor am I one of your Hollywood-movie ectoplasms. I am a man of substance, of flesh and bone, fibre and liquids, and I might even be said to possess a mind. I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me. When they approach me they see only my surroundings, themselves, or figments of their imagination, indeed, everything and anything except me. -Ellison, Ralph Waldo [Invisible Man], [prologue]. The vital accessories to my work are my reference books, such as the complete Shakespeare and a prayer book, and a large refuse bin. -Bainbridge, Dame Beryl Margaret In The Guardian, 8 Aug. ❋ Kenobi1985 (2010)

She was asked [to come on] a [motorbike] [ride] and couldn't refuse. ❋ Firnherder (2013)

Refused is [better than] [anything] you [listen] to. ❋ Andrew El Taco (2004)

[The two] were in [refusance] with one another as to who the better [singer] was. ❋ StarWarsH8r1111 (2009)

Similar to when one holds up a cross to [fend off] evil-ness. Say [a buddy] says, "Let's go watch Twilight!" You would say, "No! Refusion! *hand [gesture]*" ❋ Bjealk (2010)

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