Words similar to refusal

Example sentences for: refusal

How can you use “refusal” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Two of these six agreed to participate (non-participants cited a lack of time and inability to give access to the facility as reasons for refusal).
The Post quotes some legal experts saying it's highly unusual to prosecute someone for criminal contempt who has already served a civil sentence for the same refusal to testify.
Later, Walters asks about Clinton's refusal to have intercourse with her.
It's not clear if this refusal will lead to another round of legal battles, as the White House's attempts to block Breuer's testimony were previously denied.
He refused to introduce her to his Hamburg friends because, he told her, they were religious Muslims and her refusal to become more observant embarrassed him.