Definitions for refusal

refusal re·fus·al

Spelling: [ri-fyoo-zuh l]
IPA: /rɪˈfyu zəl/

Refusal is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 232 anagrams from letters in refusal (aeflrsu).

Definitions for refusal

noun

  1. an act or instance of refusing.
  2. priority in refusing or taking something; option.
  3. complete resistance of a driven pile to further driving.

Origin of refusal

First recorded in 1425-75, refusal is from the late Middle English word refusell. See refuse1, -al2

Examples for refusal

The refusal to compromise is a watchword of their candidates who wear it as a badge of pride.

What have you to do to oblige him with your refusal of Mr. Solmes?

It was this refusal which made Halbert discontented and unhappy.

Their refusal leads the officer to shoot one of the boys to death.

He was pinned to the cement for his refusal to go along with an arrest for selling loose cigarettes.

It was her flaws, her failures, her struggles with her weight and her self-esteem, and her refusal to be shamed by them.

The man met her pleading eyes steadily, and shook his head in refusal.

I didn't think it necessary to correct him as to my refusal of the Earl.

Garson shook his head in refusal, but there was no conviction in the act.

The alliance between America and rebel forces has been strained by the U.S. refusal to directly attack the Assad regime.

Word Value for refusal
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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