refuse noun verb Stress: second syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: re-fuse (2) English Definition Indicate or show that one is not willing to do something. Example Sentence He refused their offer. US IPA /rɪˈfjuːz/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /rɪˈfjuːz/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms decline reject deny turn down Antonyms accept agree allow Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link