отходы, мусор, отбросы, отказывать, отказываться, негодный, опровержимый
существительное ↓
- отбросы, мусор
refuse consumer /destructor, eater/ — машина для уничтожения мусора
- подонки
the refuse of society — подонки общества
- остатки; отходы
- текст. угар, очёски
- брак
глагол ↓
- отказывать, отвергать
to refuse a gift — отклонить подарок
to refuse an office — отказаться от назначения
he was refused a hearing — его отказались выслушать
he has never been refused — ему никогда ни в чём не отказывали
he will propose and she won’t refuse him — он сделает ей предложение, и она его не отвергнет
we were refused admittance — нас не впустили
- отказаться
to refuse obedience — не желать повиноваться
he refused to listen — он не хотел и слушать
the motor refused to start — мотор никак не хотел заводиться
- заартачиться (о лошади перед препятствием)
- воен. избегать боя (тж. to refuse combat)
прилагательное ↓
- негодный
refuse wood — спец. неделовые остатки древесины
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
a singing star so canonized by his fans that they refuse to believe anything bad about him — звёздный певец, которого настолько обожествляют его поклонники, что отказываются верить любой плохой о нём информации
to collect refuse — вывозить мусор
to withhold / refuse one’s consent — не давать согласия
to refuse to deal with smb. — отказываться иметь дело с кем-л.
to destroy refuse — сжигать мусор
to deny / refuse admission — закрыть доступ, не пускать
to disregard / refuse / turn a deaf ear to advice — не послушаться совета, пропустить мимо ушей
to decline / refuse / reject an offer — отклонять предложение
to refuse completely / outright / point-blank — решительно отказать
to refuse a manuscript — отвергнуть рукопись
to refuse an offer — отклонить предложение
Примеры с переводом
She refused to see him.
Она отказалась его видеть.
She was smart to refuse.
У неё хватило ума отказать.
He refused them nothing.
Он им ни в чём не отказывал.
She refused a second piece of cake.
Она отказалась от второго кусочка пирога.
She asked him to leave, but he refused.
Она попросила его уйти, но он отказался.
Brakes refused to act.
Тормоза отказали.
Strike off her name, I refuse to have her as a guest!
Вычеркни ее имя! Я не хочу видеть ее у себя в гостях.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
refusal — отказ, право первого выбора
refusing — отказ, отказывающийся
refused — отказавшийся
Формы слова
verb
I/you/we/they: refuse
he/she/it: refuses
ing ф. (present participle): refusing
2-я ф. (past tense): refused
3-я ф. (past participle): refused
Recent Examples on the Web
As the fight ends, the Branch Davidians, led by Koresh, refuse to leave the compound.
—Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 23 Mar. 2023
Because there was a lack of evidence, the individual was released with a $25,000 bond and ordered to wear an ankle monitor, refuse to join future protests, avoid contact with other defendants, and surrender their passport.
—Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 23 Mar. 2023
For many reasons, however, a lot of attorneys refuse to serve as a fiduciary, so don’t be surprised if your attorney gracefully declines to serve.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 21 Mar. 2023
About 12 are still in process, including proposals to prohibit spending on diversity and inclusion offices in state universities and to allow health-care providers to refuse care on the basis of religious beliefs.
—Annie Gowen, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Mar. 2023
Moreover, institutions that refuse to return the remains face very few consequences for violating the law or delaying the return.
—Kennedy Sessions, Chron, 14 Jan. 2023
The riot in Brasilia was a reminder of the threat to democracy posed by far-right elements that refuse to accept Bolsonaro’s electoral defeat.
—David Biller And Felipe Mello, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023
The riot in Brasilia was a reminder of the threat to democracy posed by far-right elements that refuse to accept Bolsonaro’s electoral defeat.
—Time, 10 Jan. 2023
The riot in Brasilia was a reminder of the threat to democracy posed by far-right elements that refuse to accept Bolsonaro’s electoral defeat.
—David Biller, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Jan. 2023
One is aimed at helping the U.S. gain pre-eminence in domestic production of a product at the core of everyday life, the other a stab in the dark in applying an evolving technology to something as analog as a refuse truck.
—Timothy Aeppel, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Feb. 2023
Connecticut is now shipping 860,000 tons of trash to neighboring states after closing a refuse plant due to environmental reasons.
—Tori Richards, Washington Examiner, 25 Jan. 2023
In 2008, archaeologists excavating a medieval refuse pit in Mainz, Germany, discovered a heavily corroded pendant likely made in the late 12th century.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2023
Their favorite dining spots include refuse-laden streets near the river Tiber, such as the cobbled lane leading to the Villa Farnesina, an architectural jewel decorated with frescoes by Raphael.
—Giovanni Legorano, WSJ, 24 Jan. 2022
CenterPoint, the state’s largest gas utility, has been pursuing renewable gas — for example, non-fossil fuel methane from livestock manure, landfills and water treatment refuse.
—Mike Hughlett, Star Tribune, 18 May 2021
Ordinances debated included regulations on burning refuse, fire department service limits, fire escape requirements, fire safety inspections, alley cleaning and the storage of explosives.
—David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Dec. 2022
Gray is seeking to join a class action lawsuit filed last week against the city of Valley and the private company, Amwaste LLC, the town used to pay to carry away the refuse.
—John Archibald | Jarchibald@al.com, al, 25 Jan. 2023
Meanwhile, remains of a small dog discovered among the refuse are believed to have belonged to a species similar to the modern-day Dachshund.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2023
The initial one of these Lunaz is focusing on is refuse collection.
—James Morris, Forbes, 1 Apr. 2023
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transitive verb. 1 : to express oneself as unwilling to accept refuse a gift refuse a promotion. 2a : to show or express unwillingness to do or comply with refused to answer the question. b : to not allow someone to have or do (something) : deny they were refused admittance to the game.
Contents
- 1 What is refuse and example?
- 2 What is the difference between refuse and refuse?
- 3 How do you use the word refuse?
- 4 What are the kinds of refuse?
- 5 What is a good sentence for refuse?
- 6 Does refuse mean decline?
- 7 Are decline and refuse synonyms?
- 8 What is the verb form of refuse?
- 9 Is refuse transitive or intransitive?
- 10 What is refuse and sewage?
- 11 What is refuse materials?
- 12 Why is refusing important?
- 13 What is the example of refuse rubbish?
- 14 What is the opposite deny?
- 15 What is the term for refuse to accept?
- 16 What is the opposite word of refused?
- 17 What does it mean to refuse to enforce something?
- 18 What is refuse in biology?
- 19 What is refuse in physical education?
- 20 What is refuse discuss its disposal?
What is refuse and example?
Refuse includes garbage and rubbish.Trash is rubbish that includes bulky items such as old refrigerators, couches, or large tree stumps. Trash, especially electronic waste, may require special collection and handling. The sources of refuse include residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial activities.
What is the difference between refuse and refuse?
Refuse (REHfuse) is a noun that means trash or garbage. The word refuse is an uncountable or mass noun. The item is a quantity that cannot be counted, so it does not have a plural form and is treated as a singular noun.
How do you use the word refuse?
Refuse sentence example
- I can’t refuse to answer you.
- Having no way to refuse , she followed him to the campfire of their host.
- He was glad I was free to refuse him.
- What are you going to do if we refuse to follow you?
- Strangely enough, the government did not refuse its consent.
What are the kinds of refuse?
The 7 common types of rubbish are:
- Liquid Or Solid Household Waste.
- Medical/Clinical Waste.
- Electrical Waste (E-waste)
- Hazardous Waste.
- Recyclable Waste.
- Construction And Demolition Debris.
- Green Waste.
What is a good sentence for refuse?
1) We refuse to talk to terrorists. 2) I’ll refuse, for whatever reason. 3) He cannot refuse if you ask politely. 4) I refuse to believe that.
Does refuse mean decline?
Verb. decline, refuse, reject, repudiate, spurn mean to turn away by not accepting, receiving, or considering.
Are decline and refuse synonyms?
Some common synonyms of refuse are decline, reject, repudiate, and spurn. While all these words mean “to turn away by not accepting, receiving, or considering,” refuse suggests more positiveness or ungraciousness and often implies the denial of something asked for.
What is the verb form of refuse?
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense refuses , present participle refusing , past tense, past participle refused pronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (rɪfjuːz ).
Is refuse transitive or intransitive?
refuse1. 1[intransitive, transitive] to say that you will not do something that someone has asked you to do Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse. refuse to do something He flatly refused to discuss the matter. She refused to accept that there was a problem.
What is refuse and sewage?
Meaning of Sewage and Refuse
Refuse refers to all solid wastes such as pieces of paper leaves, garbage, ashes and dead animals while sewage refers to liquid wastes such as urine, kitchen wastes or water from laundry.
What is refuse materials?
Refuse refers to any disposable materials, which includes both recyclable and non-recyclable materials. This term is often interchangeably with waste, but refuse is a broad, overarching term that applies to anything that is leftover after it is used, while waste only refers to leftovers that cannot be recycled.
Why is refusing important?
Refusal will allow us to cut our waste production from the top. Although, it is also very important to Re-Think our actions that led us to recycle and disposal. By re-thinking, we are able to start over and change our actions to create less waste.
What is the example of refuse rubbish?
Refuse includes garbage and rubbish. Garbage is mostly decomposable food waste; rubbish is mostly dry material such as glass, paper, cloth, or wood.
What is the opposite deny?
deny. Antonyms: grant, accept, concede, admit, affirm, confirm, afford, yield, indulge. Synonyms: refuse, reject, withhold, negative, contradict, gainsay, disclaim, disavow, disown, oppose.
What is the term for refuse to accept?
disaffirm. disclaim. disprove. dispute. fly in the face of.
What is the opposite word of refused?
Antonyms for refused. accepted, agreed (to), approved.
What does it mean to refuse to enforce something?
: failure or refusal to enforce or carry out something (such as a law or order) : lack of enforcement their nonenforcement of the new rule.
What is refuse in biology?
The discarding or destroying of garbage, sewage, or other waste matter or its transformation into something useful or innocuous.
What is refuse in physical education?
Refuse means waste materials such as rubbish, garbage or industrial by-products. Methods of sewage disposal. In order to avoid health problems, the following methods are used in disposing of sewage: The bucket latrine method.
What is refuse discuss its disposal?
The discarding or destroying of garbage, sewage, or other waste matter or its transformation into something useful or innocuous.
Other forms: refused; refusing; refuses
To refuse is to decline, deny, reject, or resist. If a stranger offers you candy, you should politely refuse.
As a noun, refuse (pronounced REF-yooss) is food waste, scraps, or garbage. As a verb, refuse (pronounced ree-FYOOZ) means to reject. If you’re mad at me, you’ll probably refuse my invitation to hang out. If your fashion sense isn’t up to date, the bouncer at an exclusive nightclub might refuse entry to you. If you’re sick and you need a kidney transplant, your doctor will give you drugs to stop your body from refusing the donor kidney.
Definitions of refuse
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verb
show unwillingness towards
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synonyms:
balk, decline
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accept, consent, go for
give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
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disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down
reject with contempt
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contract out
refuse to pay a levy to a union for political use
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regret
decline formally or politely
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repudiate
refuse to recognize or pay
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disobey
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
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rebuff, repel, snub
reject outright and bluntly
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sit in
participate in an act of civil disobedience
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counteract, countermine, sabotage, subvert, undermine, weaken
destroy property or hinder normal operations
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balk, baulk, jib, resist
refuse to comply
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type of:
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react, respond
show a response or a reaction to something
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accept, consent, go for
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“He
refused my offer of hospitality”-
synonyms:
decline, pass up, reject, turn down
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disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down
reject with contempt
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disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down
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verb
refuse entrance or membership
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synonyms:
deny
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abnegate, deny
deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
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allow, grant
let have
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allow, countenance, let, permit
consent to, give permission
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keep back, withhold
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
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block, freeze, immobilise, immobilize
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
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keep to oneself
withhold information
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deny
refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
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reserve
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
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immobilise, immobilize
hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
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deprive
keep from having, keeping, or obtaining
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type of:
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hold on, keep
retain possession of
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abnegate, deny
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elude, especially in a baffling way
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verb
resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ
Definitions of refuse
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noun
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
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Frequently Asked Questions About refuse Some common synonyms of refuse are decline, reject, repudiate, and spurn. While all these words mean “to turn away by not accepting, receiving, or considering,” refuse suggests more positiveness or ungraciousness and often implies the denial of something asked for.
What does refuse mean in the Bible?
to decline to accept; to reject; to deny the request or petition of; as, to refuse a suitor. Etymology: [F.
What is the contextual meaning of the word refuse as it is used in the text?
Items or material discarded or rejected as useless or worthless; trash or rubbish. [Middle English, from Old French refus, rejection, refuse, from refuser, to refuse; see refuse1.]
Does refuse have a negative connotation?
Refuse is part of a negative statement and used to refuse concrete and abstract situations. Refusing an offer or refusing a gift would be the example of using refuse. Refusing something is to turn something away. The antonym to refuse is accept, and one can accept both the abstract sentiment and a concrete fact.
What does God is my refuge mean?
God is our refuge, our safe place, our retreat, the place we go when we are afraid. And there is a lot of fear going around. God is also our strength or “power.” This is the same word that Jesus uses in in Acts 1:8 when he promises to give us “power” with the coming of the Holy Spirit who now lives within us.
What is the difference between refuse and refuse?
The word refuse came into use in the 1300s from the Old French word refuser, which means to reject. Refuse (REHfuse) is a noun that means trash or garbage. The word refuse is an uncountable or mass noun. The item is a quantity that cannot be counted, so it does not have a plural form and is treated as a singular noun.
Which means refuse to allow?
veto. verb. to officially refuse to approve or allow something.
How does one take refuge in God?
To take refuge in God means despite our underlying circumstances we can make the decision to put our lives in the hands of God and to find complete security in Him. This means that when we are weak we are able to look to our Father and find refuge — a place of security and home, in Him.
Which one means to refuse to allow?
Is denied and declined the same thing?
The opposite of deny would be agree. Decline means “deny consent to do.” (Dictionary.com). We sent him an invitation but he declined. The opposite of decline would be accept or approve.