1. past tense and past participle of refuse; declined to accept, do, or allow something

Examples

• She refused the job offer because the salary was too low.
• The bank refused his loan application.
• He refused to answer any more questions.
• The restaurant refused service to customers without masks.
• They refused entry to anyone under 18.
• The witness refused to testify in court.
• My parents refused permission for the school trip.