categorically refuse
Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words
to refuse to do something in a very clear and firm way
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Examples (20)
- The government categorically refuses to negotiate with terrorists.
- The CEO did not hesitate to categorically refuse the buyout offer.
- The CEO categorically refused to comment on the merger rumors.
- She will categorically refuse to participate in any dishonest dealings.
- I will categorically refuse any offer that doesn't meet my salary expectations.
- The committee categorically refused to approve the controversial proposal.
- He has categorically refused to answer any questions about his involvement.
- Despite intense pressure, he categorically refused to change his statement.
- She categorically refused to admit that she had made a mistake.
- I categorically refuse to accept such an unfair decision.
- The witness categorically refused to identify the suspect in the lineup.
- The government spokesperson categorically refused to comment on the ongoing investigation.
- Let me be clear: I categorically refuse to participate in this unethical project.
- Any attempt to compromise safety will be categorically refused.
- They categorically refused all requests for an interview.
- My parents would categorically refuse if I asked for that much money.
- The union categorically refuses to accept the proposed pay cut.
- He had to categorically refuse the tempting job offer due to family commitments.
- Despite the pressure, the editor categorically refused to reveal his sources.
- We categorically refuse to be intimidated by such threats.