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Refusal

usgb/rɪˈfjuːzl/Volume
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Personal DecisionPlay
Used to describe a person's firm choice to decline something offered or suggested. SlideHis refusal to go to the party was based on personal reasons.
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Emphasizes unexpectedness when someone doesn't agree to what's normally accepted. SlideHer sudden refusal to join the project team caught us off guard.
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Strong DisagreementPlay
Shows a strong or principled disagreement, not mere difference in preference. SlideHis refusal of the deal signaled a deep disagreement with their terms.