refusal

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по отклонению, отказу или отрицательному ответу на предложение, просьбу или приглашение.

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.

   Отказ

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

   Синонимыdeclinationdenialnonacceptancerebuffrejectionrepulseturndown

   Антонимыacceptanceagreementapprovalconsent

2. Denial of permissionB2formal

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

   Отказ

   • 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.

   Синонимыdenialdismissalnonacceptancerebuffrejectionturndownveto

   Антонимыapprovalconsentpermission