refusal

• Nom désignant l'action de refuser, c'est-à-dire de ne pas accepter une offre, une demande ou une invitation, ou de rejeter quelque chose.

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.

   Action de dire non

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

   Synonymesdeclinationdenialnonacceptancerebuffrejectionrepulseturndown

   Antonymesacceptanceagreementapprovalconsent

2. Denial of permissionB2formal

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

   refus d'autorisation

   • 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.

   Synonymesdenialdismissalnonacceptancerebuffrejectionturndownveto

   Antonymesapprovalconsentpermission