refuse steadfastly

[rɪˈfjuːz ˈstɛdfəstli]

verb phrase

recusar firmemente

1. to decline or reject something with unwavering determination and resolve

She refused steadfastly to accept the settlement offer.

Ela recusou firmemente aceitar a oferta de acordo.

2. to persistently and resolutely say no to a request or demand

He refused steadfastly to compromise on his principles.

Ele recusou firmemente comprometer seus princípios.

NYC Slang

dead-ass say no

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

recusar firmemente

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

recusar com firmeza

common colloquial variant

São Paulo

recusar resolutamente

more formal usage

Portugal

recusar categoricamente

common in European Portuguese

put one's foot down

draw a line in the sand

stand one's ground

not budge an inch

dig in one's heels

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