# refuses

Pronunciation: say "ri-FYOO-ziz" US /ɹɪˈfjuzɪz/, UK /ɹɪˈfjuːzɪz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of refuse. — third-person singular simple present indicative of refuse
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of refuse. Use this form after he, she, it, or one person.
   - _The committee refuses to approve the budget without further review._
   - _Whenever the topic comes up, she politely refuses to comment._

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