Synonyms for
Refusing
Definition
Refusing means to say no or to reject something that is being offered or asked for.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- refusing to help
- refusing to accept
- refusing to listen
- refusing to comply
- refusing entry
- refusing permission
- refusing to answer
Word family
Usage note
Refusing implies a firm stance against something. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation, suggesting stubbornness or unreasonableness depending on the context.
Example sentences
- I am refusing to share my toys because they are mine.
- The teacher is refusing to give us homework over the weekend.
- The cat is refusing to eat its food.
- The athlete is refusing to give up and keeps trying to win the race.
- The company is refusing to pay its workers a fair wage.
Quotes
I cannot be intimidated, bullied, or bought. I stand by my decisions and I am refusing to be shaken by the opinions of others.
Refusing to ask for help when you need it is refusing someone the chance to be helpful.
I'm not refusing to work. I'm just saying I don't want to work for free.