Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with refuse in American Collocation
refuse
verb
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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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/
firmly
absolutely
adamantly
bluntly
categorically
flatly
outright
point-blank
resolutely
simply
steadfastly
They flatly refused to increase their pay offer any further.
unfairly
obstinately
stubbornly
unfairly
unreasonably
wilfully
wrongfully
wrongly
The organization wilfully refused to believe what was clearly true.
several times
consistently
continually
persistently
repeatedly
They have consistently refused to listen to students’ concerns over the library closure plans.
permission in general
consent
leave
permission
They were refused leave to appeal to the House of Lords.
permission to enter a place
admission
admittance
entry
He has received an apology from the US government after he was refused entry to the country.
something that someone asks for
application
bail
licence
parole
registration
request
visa
More than 500 drivers were refused licences last year.
something that someone offers
invitation
mediation
offer
treatment
Joyce refuses his invitation to dinner.