refuse

Definition

  • verb: to say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer)
  • verb: to express oneself as unwilling to accept
  • usually followed by 'to' + 'verb'

Examples

  • The offer was 'too good to refuse'. [=the offer was so good that I had to accept it]

  • They 'refused' him a visa. [=they did not give him a visa]

  • They were 'refused' [='denied'] admittance to the game.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm sorry, dude, but I have a life. I have a wife and kids and shit to do. Why are you mad at me? Because you won't go away and let me just have fun! I refuse to believe that Skankhunt is that shallow. Oh, here we go. When you Photoshop penises in cancer survivors' mouths, (..)
    2016 TvShow: South Park Title: Fort Collins Season: 20 Episode 6