Definition of Refuse

to decline or reject

Examples of Refuse in a sentence

After the puppy continued to refuse to eat, the owners decided a visit to the vet might be in order.  🔊

The sorcerer offered the maiden a tempting deal that she couldn’t refuse.  🔊

Trainers explained that when facing a robber, store clerks should give into demands and never refuse to release the money.  🔊

I refuse to eat at a place where the cooks do not wear hairnets and gloves while preparing the food.  🔊

The inmate can refuse questioning, as it is his right to speak with counsel first.  🔊

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