refusal

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈfjuːzl/ AmE /rɪˈfjuːzl/

noun en → es

1 DECLINE [singular] B1

the act of saying no to something or refusing to do something

rechazo, negativa

  • a refusal to do sth

Collocations refusal to accept · refusal to comply

  • The company's refusal to negotiate was a major setback.

    El rechazo de la empresa a negociar fue un gran contratiempo.

2 REJECTION [singular] B1

the act of refusing something offered or suggested

rechazo, negativa

  • a refusal of sth

Collocations refusal of an offer · refusal of a request

  • He was surprised by her refusal of his proposal.

    Estaba sorprendido por su negativa a aceptar su propuesta.