refusal

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Ablehnens, Verweigerns oder die negative Antwort auf eine Bitte, ein Angebot oder eine Aufforderung bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the act of declining, rejecting, or saying no to an offer, request, or invitation.

1. Act of saying noB1formal

   The act of declining or rejecting an offer, request, or invitation.

   Ablehnung

   • Her refusal to accept the job surprised everyone.
   • He gave a firm refusal to the proposal.
   • The refusal of the invitation was unexpected.

   Synonymedeclinationdenialnonacceptancerebuffrejectionrepulseturndown

   Antonymeacceptanceagreementapprovalconsent

2. Denial of permissionB2formal

   The act of not allowing something to happen or be done.

   Ablehnung

   • The refusal of the visa application was disappointing.
   • The government issued a refusal for the construction permit.
   • His refusal to cooperate led to further delays.

   Synonymedenialdismissalnonacceptancerebuffrejectionturndownveto

   Antonymeapprovalconsentpermission