refuse to accept

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To firmly state that you will not accept something.

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Examples (10)

  • He refused to accept any responsibility for the mistake.
  • The team refused to accept defeat and fought until the very end.
  • She continues to refuse to accept the reality of her situation.
  • They might refuse to accept our initial offer, so we should prepare a counteroffer.
  • The protesters refuse to accept the court's decision and have planned another rally.
  • I was so hurt that I initially refused to accept his apology.
  • The union will refuse to accept any contract that doesn't include better benefits.
  • Despite his struggles, the proud old man refused to accept help from anyone.
  • The manager refused to accept such a poor explanation for the project's failure.
  • As a scientist, you cannot refuse to accept facts just because they are inconvenient.