refuser
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈfjuzər/
KK: /rɪˈfjuzər/
noun
Definition
A person who does not agree to do something or declines an offer.
Example
The refuser declined to participate in the survey.
Conversation
I don't understand why someone would be a refuser when it comes to trying new foods.
Yeah, it's strange! Trying new things can be so fun.
Right? I mean, what do they have to lose by being a refuser?
Exactly! Life is too short to stick to just one flavor.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
denier
rejecter
opposer
Antonyms
acceptor
supporter
advocate
verb
Definition
To say no to something or to not accept something offered.
Example
She decided to refuse the invitation to the party.
Tense Forms
Past: refused
Past Participle: refused
Conversation
Did you ask Sam to join us for dinner tonight?
Yeah, but he decided to refuse the invitation.
That's too bad; I was hoping he would come.
Root Explanation
Refuser → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "fuser" (from Latin "fusare", meaning to pour out). The word "refuser" means to pour out again or to decline an offer or request.
Memory Tip
Think of someone 'pouring out again' ('re-') their refusal ('fuser') — that's why refuser means to decline or say no.
Visually Confused Words
reuse
refer
repulser
remuster
reinfuse