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recusa-se

[ʁe.ku.ˈza.sə]
verb
refuses/declines (reflexive form)
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'recusar' in reflexive form; to refuse, decline, or reject something
He refuses to accept the offer.
Ele recusa-se a aceitar a oferta.
2. To show reluctance or unwillingness to do something
She refuses to participate in the project.
Ela recusa-se a participar do projeto.
Synonyms
nega-serejeita-serechaça-senega
Antonyms
aceita-seconsente-seconcorda-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recusa-se
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
recusa-se
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

recusa-se a falar
recusa-se categoricamente
recusa-se veementemente
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