refuse obstinately

Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words

to refuse in a stubborn or determined way

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Examples (10)

  • She would always obstinately refuse to admit her mistakes.
  • The child obstinately refused to eat his vegetables.
  • Despite repeated requests, the committee obstinately refused to reconsider their decision.
  • He obstinately refused to compromise on his principles.
  • They will obstinately refuse any offer that doesn't meet their demands.
  • Even under pressure, she obstinately refused to reveal the secret.
  • The old machine obstinately refused to start, no matter what we tried.
  • His lawyer advised him to accept the plea bargain, but he obstinately refused.
  • The government continued to obstinately refuse to acknowledge the public's concerns.
  • She obstinately refused to give up, even when faced with overwhelming odds.