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refusal.

The act of refusing.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/
  1. The act of refusing.

    countable · uncountable
    Your refusal to carry out your duties resulted in your sacking.
  2. Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle English refusell. By surface analysis, refuse + -al.

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