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Meaning of refused
The primary meaning of the word "refused" is to indicate that someone or something has been denied or rejected.
Etymology of refused
The word "refused" originates from the Old French word "refuser", which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "back" or "again") and "fusus" (the past participle of "fugere", meaning "to flee").
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 14th century to convey the idea of rejection or denial.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "refused" as the past tense of "refuse", which means to indicate that someone or something is not willing to do something, or to decline or reject something.
- It can also mean to deny or withhold something, such as help or permission.
Usage Examples
- The company refused to comment on the allegations.
- She refused to eat the food that had been left out overnight.
- The bank refused to lend him the money due to his poor credit history.
Antonyms
accepted
agreed
approved
allowed
permitted
granted
conceded
acknowledged
admitted
confirmed
ratified
sanctioned
endorsed
supported
facilitated
enabled
assisted
cooperated
complied
acquiesced
surrendered
yielded