Refuse | Mean of refuse in English Dictionary

/rɪˈfjuːz/

• Verb
• to say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer)
1. He refused the job. [=he did not accept the job]
2. I could hardly refuse [=could not refuse] the money.
3. The offer was too good to refuse. [=the offer was so good that I had to accept it]
4. When they offered me the money, I couldn't refuse.
• to say or show that you are not willing to do something that someone wants you to do
1. They asked her to help but she refused.
2. He refused to answer the question.
3. She flatly/stubbornly/steadfastly refused to help.
4. They refuse to accept the truth.
• to not allow someone to have (something)
1. They were refused [=denied] admittance to the game.
2. They refused him a visa. [=they did not give him a visa]
• Noun

• something (such as paper or food waste) that has been thrown away
1. a pile of refuse [=rubbish]