refusal
Translation
refusal
Examples
His refusal to cooperate was a problem.
His refusal to cooperate was a problem.
I received a flat refusal from the bank.
I received a flat refusal from the bank.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) an act of saying you will not do sth. His refusal to leave caused a scene.
((of sth.)) an act of not accepting sth. The refusal of his request made him angry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rejection, denial; Antonyms: acceptance, approval
Etymology
From the verb 'refuse' plus the noun-forming suffix '-al'. 'Refuse' comes from Latin 'refundere' (to pour back), from 're-' (back) + 'fundere' (to pour).
Memory Tips
Think of the action 'to refuse' becoming a thing, an 'event'. The '-al' suffix often turns verbs into nouns, like 'arrive' -> 'arrival'.