flatly refuse
Frequency: 7.922.0 per million words
To refuse in a very direct and clear way.
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- She flatly refused to compromise on her principles.
- The committee flatly refused his request for additional funding.
- He flatly refused to apologize, despite mounting pressure.
- They flatly refused to consider any alternative proposals.
- Despite repeated appeals, the company flatly refused to change its policy.
- The government spokesperson flatly refused to comment on the allegations.
- I flatly refused to participate in such an unethical activity.
- My boss flatly refused my application for a leave of absence.
- To my surprise, she flatly refused the generous offer.
- The children flatly refused to go to bed, insisting on watching more TV.