verb
- to say no to something; to decline to accept or do something
- to not allow someone to have something
noun
- waste material; garbage or trash
Usage: formal
Examples
- She refused to answer the question.
- The bank refused his loan application.
- I refuse to believe that story.
- They refused him entry to the building.
- The city collects refuse every Tuesday.
- Industrial refuse must be disposed of properly.
- He refused the job offer because of the low salary.
- The restaurant was cited for improper refuse disposal.