Definition of REFUSAL

refusal

Plural: refusals

Noun

  • The act of refusing to accept, do, or comply.
  • the act of refusing
  • a message refusing to accept something that is offered
  • The act of refusing.
  • Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue.

Examples

  • His outright refusal to accept the Words With Friends rules surprised his opponent.
  • Your refusal to carry out your duties resulted in your sacking.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English refusell; equivalent to refuse + -al.

Scrabble Score: 10

refusal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
refusal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
refusal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

refusal: valid Words With Friends Word