How to use "refuse" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

by BuildMyVocab

Example sentences for "refuse" in popular movie and book plots

  • All those who refuse the meat are judged guilty of insubordination and are brought to the fore-deck where they receive religious last rites.  - Battleship Potemkin
  • Never one to refuse a challenge, Valmont modifies the proposal: If he succeeds in sleeping with Tourvel, Merteuil must sleep with him as well.  - Dangerous Liaisons
  • They refuse to go until they've eaten and eventually, Driftwood's incredibly small stateroom is crowded with an assortment of people.  - A Night at the Opera (film)
  • Shaughnessy is notorious for having people killed when they refuse to sell.  - McCabe & Mrs. Miller
  • Vinnie and his friends all refuse to provide information, so Gino beats up all of them.  - Out for Justice
  • The boys refuse to identify their assailants to the authorities, and there are no further repercussions.  - The Body (King novella)
  • When they refuse to answer his questions, Vargas violently beats them down, destroying the bar in the process.  - Touch of Evil
  • While McGregor and Forsythe, despite the agonizing pain, refuse to speak, Stone cracks and reveals what he knows.  - The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (film)
  • Bonanno thus faced two bad choices—testify and break his blood oath, or refuse and be jailed for contempt of court.  - Joseph Bonanno
  • Carolyn puts the gun in her handbag, shouting, "I refuse to be a victim.  - American Beauty (1999 film)
  • If the assembled vampires refuse to follow her, she will destroy them.  - The Queen of the Damned
  • Some key witnesses become scared and refuse to testify while others, such as Ferrie, are killed in suspicious circumstances.  - JFK (film)
  • When they refuse to pay, he burns the photo and slashes Franklin's arm with a straight razor.  - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
  • None of the men reach the German trenches, and B Company refuse to leave their own trench after sustaining heavy casualties.  - Paths of Glory
  • Piro hands her his own railcard and walks off before she can refuse his offer.  - Megatokyo
  • He cannot refuse his son anything, and succumbs to Bryan's insistence on receiving a full-grown horse for his ninth birthday.  - Barry Lyndon

Meaning of "refuse" in English

Can you explain the meaning of "refuse" in simple English? Help us by submitting your answer as comments.

Meaning of "refuse" in Hindi

Do you know the Hindi meaning for "refuse"? Let us know by posting a comment and earn good karma.


Discuss anything about the word refuse below. Improve your vocabulary. Ask experts and help others learn new words. Prepare for exams like GRE, CAT, GMAT, Bank PO, GATE, SAT and others. Learn English as a second language.