refusing
/rɪˈfjuzɪŋ/
re · fus · ing
rɪ · ˈfjuz · ɪŋ
English Definition
v. the act of saying no
Significado en Español
negando, rechazando
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đang từ chối
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “refusing”:
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A
agreeing
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B
accepting
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C
approving
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D
declining
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D — declining.
“refusing” means v. the act of saying no
Common questions about “refusing”
What does “refusing” mean?
refusing — v. the act of saying no. In Chinese: 拒绝.
How do you pronounce “refusing”?
refusing is pronounced /rɪˈfjuzɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · fus · ing.
Is “refusing” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. refusing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.