Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with refusal in American Collocation
refusal
noun
countable/uncountable
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/rɪˈfjuz(ə)l/
firm
adamant
outright
point-blank
resolute
steadfast
Their stance is characterised by an almost point-blank refusal to consider other points of view.
repeated
continued
persistent
repeated
Shell’s repeated refusal to deal with these issues shows the need for Government intervention.
unfair
obstinate
stubborn
unreasonable
wilful
The only obstacle to a totally harmonious society is the stubborn refusal of its inhabitants to embrace the virtues of the market.
get a refusal
meet with
So far our requests have met with a refusal.
try to change a refusal
appeal
appeal against
challenge
If an applicant wishes to challenge a refusal, he or she should in the first instance apply to the department concerned.
change a refusal
override
overturn
quash
Recently another inspector overturned a refusal of planning permission for a car showroom.