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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-se
rejeita-se
rechaça-se
nega
Antonyms
aceita-se
consente-se
concorda-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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