refuse
BrE /rɪˈfjuːz/ AmE /rəˈfjuːz/
verb en → es
past refused pp refused ing refusing
to say that you will not do something or have something
rechazar, negarse a (hacer algo)
- refuse to do sth
Collocations refuse an offer · refuse help
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She refused to answer any more questions.
Ella se negó a responder más preguntas.
to say that you will not accept something or go somewhere
rechazar, negarse a (aceptar algo)
- refuse sth
Collocations refuse an invitation · refuse a job offer
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He refused the gift.
Él rechazó el regalo.
to say that something is not true or does not exist
negar, negarse a (reconocer algo)
- refuse to admit sth
Collocations refuse to acknowledge · refuse to accept
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The company refused to admit that it had made a mistake.
La empresa se negó a reconocer que había cometido un error.
to be unwilling or unable to accept something, especially an unpleasant situation
resistir, no aceptar algo
- refuse sth
Collocations refuse to accept reality · refuse to face facts
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She refused to accept the truth.
Ella no quiso aceptar la verdad.
to decide not to use or buy something because you do not like it, think it is of poor quality, etc.
rechazar, descartar algo
- refuse sth
Collocations refuse a product · refuse an application
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The hospital refused the patient.
El hospital rechazó al paciente.
to say that you will not do something or have something, especially because it is against your principles
negarse a (hacer algo)
- refuse to do sth
Collocations refuse to cooperate · refuse to participate
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The prisoner refused to talk.
El prisionero se negó a hablar.
to decide not to accept something, especially because you do not like it or think it is of poor quality
rechazar, descartar algo
- refuse sth
Collocations refuse a proposal · refuse an offer
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The committee refused the application.
El comité rechazó la solicitud.
to say that you will not do something or have something, especially because it is against your principles
negarse a (hacer algo)
- refuse to do sth
Collocations refuse to comply · refuse to obey
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The witness refused to answer the question.
El testigo se negó a responder la pregunta.