refuser

Definitions of refuser
  1. verb
    refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
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    type of:
    retenir
    hold back; refuse to hand over or share
  2. verb
    come back after being refused
    synonyms: revenir
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    type of:
    retourner, revenir
    go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
  3. verb
    refuse to accept or acknowledge
    synonyms: rejeter
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    antonyms:
    accepter
    consider or hold as true
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    discréditer, mettre en doute
    reject as false; refuse to accept
    renier
    cast off
    délaisser, ignorer, négliger, rejeter, être inattentif à
    bar from attention or consideration
    discréditer
    cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
    se méfier de, soupçonner
    regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
    abjurer, renier
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
    retirer
    take back what one has said
    démontrer la fausseté de, réfuter
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
    nier
    refuse to accept or believe
    type of:
    juger, se faire une opinion
    form a critical opinion of
  4. verb
    refuse to let have
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    antonyms:
    donner, permettre
    let have
    autoriser, permettre
    consent to, give permission
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    types:
    retenir
    hold back; refuse to hand over or share
    bloquer
    prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
    priver
    keep from having, keeping, or obtaining
    type of:
    conserver, garder
    retain possession of
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