100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "refuse"

Definition

The verb refuse means to indicate or show that one is not willing to accept, do, or agree to something. It implies a rejection of an offer, request, or proposal.

Synonyms

• Decline
• Reject
• Dismiss
• Disallow
• Turn down
• Spurn
• Deny
• Oppose
• Resist
• Abjure

Antonyms

• Accept
• Agree
• Approve
• Embrace
• Consent
• Acknowledge
• Welcome
• Endorse
• Acquiesce
• Yield

Examples

1. She decided to refuse the job offer because it didn't meet her expectations.
2. He will refuse to participate in the event if it requires a fee.
3. They refused to sign the contract without legal advice.
4. I had to refuse her invitation due to a prior commitment.
5. The child refused to eat the vegetables on his plate.
6. After much consideration, she chose to refuse the scholarship.
7. He refused to answer the question, citing privacy concerns.
8. The committee refused to approve the new policy changes.
9. She refused to back down from her stance on the issue.
10. He refused to let anyone see his work until it was finished.
11. They refused the proposal after reviewing the terms.
12. I will refuse any further offers that are not in my best interest.
13. The dog refused to obey the command.
14. She refused to be intimidated by the criticism.
15. The team refused to play under those unfair conditions.
16. He refused to acknowledge the rumor circulating about him.
17. They refused the medication due to its side effects.
18. She refused to compromise on her principles.
19. He refused to take the blame for the mistake.
20. The applicant refused to disclose his previous salary.
21. They refused to leave until their questions were answered.
22. She refused to wear the dress her mother chose for her.
23. He refused to invest in the project after hearing the risks.
24. The lawyer refused to represent the client under those circumstances.
25. She refused to participate in the gossip at work.
26. They refused to accept any gifts from the clients.
27. I refused to believe the news until it was confirmed.
28. He refused to apologize for his actions.
29. The student refused to attend the lecture on the topic.
30. She refused to let fear control her decisions.
31. He refused to change his mind, no matter the pressure.
32. They refused to negotiate with the opposing party.
33. I refused the chance to travel, as I had other plans.
34. The manager refused to tolerate any more delays.
35. She refused to answer any more questions from the press.
36. He refused to accept defeat after the first setback.
37. They refused to endorse the candidate for election.
38. The child refused to go to bed without a story.
39. She refused to engage in arguments that were pointless.
40. He refused to listen to anyone who disagreed with him.
41. The athlete refused to take performance-enhancing drugs.
42. She refused to back out of the competition.
43. He refused to let his past define his future.
44. They refused the offer of help from their neighbors.
45. I refused to give in to the demands of the group.
46. The organization refused to disclose its financial records.
47. She refused to let the criticism affect her confidence.
48. He refused to attend the meeting without a clear agenda.
49. They refused to participate in the illegal activities.
50. I refused to stay silent when I saw something wrong.
51. The team refused to accept the referee's decision.
52. She refused to let anyone dictate her choices.
53. He refused to watch the movie after hearing bad reviews.
54. They refused to sign any documents without reading them first.
55. I refused to engage in the conversation that led nowhere.
56. The committee refused to approve the budget as presented.
57. She refused to let her fear of failure stop her.
58. He refused to help with the project, citing lack of interest.
59. They refused to be swayed by popular opinion.
60. I refused to leave the meeting until my concerns were addressed.
61. The tenant refused to pay rent until repairs were made.
62. She refused to accept the reality of the situation.
63. He refused to participate in the study.
64. They refused to go along with the unethical practices.
65. I refused to let my health take a backseat to my job.
66. The director refused to consider the proposal from the junior staff.
67. She refused to back down in the face of adversity.
68. He refused to share his personal information.
69. They refused to let the incident go without action.
70. I refused to compromise my values for success.
71. The company refused to comment on the allegations.
72. She refused to take no for an answer.
73. He refused to give up on his dreams.
74. They refused to accept the final terms of the agreement.
75. I refused to join the discussion that felt toxic.
76. The teacher refused to give extra credit to students who did not work hard.
77. She refused to engage in petty arguments.
78. He refused to let his emotions control his actions.
79. They refused to change their plans at the last minute.
80. I refused to let the negativity around me affect my mood.
81. The artist refused to compromise on their vision.
82. She refused to follow trends just to fit in.
83. He refused to attend the reunion after past conflicts.
84. They refused to allow any distractions during the meeting.
85. I refused to approve the changes without further review.
86. The child refused to leave the playground.
87. She refused to let anyone else run her life.
88. He refused to listen to the critics of his work.
89. They refused to participate in the unethical experiment.
90. I refused to sell my shares in the company.
91. The group refused to conform to the outdated norms.
92. She refused to take part in activities that went against her beliefs.
93. He refused to accept the invitation after the incident.
94. They refused to back down from their demands.
95. I refused to let my circumstances dictate my happiness.
96. The customer refused to accept a faulty product.
97. She refused to settle for anything less than she deserved.
98. He refused to accept help, wanting to do it on his own.
99. They refused to acknowledge the mistake in the report.
100. I refused to give up hope in difficult times.