Refusing [verb]
Definition of Refusing:
deny; say no
Synonyms of Refusing:
● Decline
● Turn down
● Withhold
● Ignore
● Protest
● Withdraw
● Reject
● Rebuff
● Dodge
● Spurn
● Regret
● Repudiate
● Disaccord
● Disapprove
● Evade
● Disallow
● Nix
● Demur
● Desist
● Repel
● Dissent
● Shun
● Reprobate
● Brush off
● Dispense with
● Hold back
● Hold out
● Beg off
● Give thumbs down to
● Hold off
● Make excuses
● Not budge
● Not budget
● Not buy
● Not care to
● Pass up
● Refuse to receive
● Send off
● Send regrets
● Set aside
● Turn away
● Turn deaf ear to
● Turn from
Opposite/Antonyms of Refusing:
● Offer
● Endorse
● Agree
● Meet
● Face
● Allow
● Approve
● Accept
● OK
● Grant
● Consent
● Sanction
Sentence/Example of Refusing:
At once, Smithson became apologetic, while refusing to retreat.
I like to have a chance of refusing an invitation I yearn for, and then be forced to accept.
You mean that you are refusing to pay me my deposits on my private account?
There will be no passing' by on the other side, no refusing to go into his company.
"'Tis nothing," she answered, refusing his support with feminine reserve.
I opened the gate for him, but he stood aside, refusing to precede me.
"Your refusing it would do no good to Channing," said Mr. Huntley.
She defended herself as far as she could, refusing to see anyone.
This he declined, refusing to desert his family, who were in poverty, and working hard.
He was noble, at least, in refusing to let a third party tell him.