To refuse is to decline, deny, reject, or resist. If a stranger offers you candy, you should politely refuse. As a noun, refuse (pronounced REF-yooss) is food waste, scraps, or garbage. As a verb, refuse (pronounced ree-FYOOZ) means to reject.

Is refusal a noun or verb?

refusal. / (rɪˈfjuːzəl) / noun. the act or an instance of refusing. the opportunity to reject or accept; option.

What is the meaning of refuse noun?

noun. ref·​use | \ ˈre-ˌfyüs , -ˌfyüz \ Definition of refuse (Entry 2 of 3) 1 : the worthless or useless part of something : leavings. 2 : trash, garbage.