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obstinately refuse

[/ˈɒbstɪnətli rɪˈfjuːz/]
verb phrase
recusar obstinadamente
1. to firmly and stubbornly decline to do something, showing unwillingness to change one's mind despite pressure or persuasion
He obstinately refused to apologize for his actions.
Ele recusou obstinadamente pedir desculpas por suas ações.
2. to persistently reject or deny something with determined resistance
She obstinately refused all offers of help.
Ela recusou obstinadamente todas as ofertas de ajuda.
Synonyms
stubbornly refuseadamantly refuseresolutely refusepersistently denysteadfastly reject
Antonyms
readily acceptwillingly complyeagerly agreereadily consent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recusar obstinadamente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
recusar de forma teimosa
Alternative phrasing using 'teimosa' (stubborn)
Portugal
recusar tenazmente
More formal usage with 'tenazmente' (tenaciously)

Related Idioms & Phrases

dig in one's heels
hold one's ground
not budge an inch
stand firm
refuse point-blank
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