refusers

[/rɪˈfjuːzərz/]
nounpl: refusers
recusadores, pessoas que recusam
1. Plural of refuser; people who decline, reject, or refuse something
The refusers of the vaccine faced social criticism.
Os recusadores da vacina enfrentaram crítica social.
2. Those who oppose or resist a particular demand, requirement, or action
The refusers of military service were conscientious objectors.
Os recusadores do serviço militar eram objetores de consciência.
3. People who persistently say no or decline offers
The refusers didn't accept the settlement proposal.
Os recusadores não aceitaram a proposta de acordo.
The term gained prominence during COVID-19 pandemic discussions and vaccination debates in both USA and Brazil. In Brazil, 'recusadores' became more commonly used in media discourse around public health policies and social compliance issues.
NYC Slang
naysayers, holdouts
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rejectorsdeclinersdissentersobjectorsdeniers
Antonyms / Antônimos
acceptersacceptorsconsentersagreers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recusadores
Most common formal usage
Brazil (informal)
os que recusam
Colloquial circumlocution
São Paulo
recusadores
Standard formal usage
Portugal
recusadores
European Portuguese equivalent, less commonly used

Related Words

refuserefusalrefuserrejectiondeclineobjection

Related Idioms & Phrases

a refuser's attitude
the refusers stand firm
stubborn refusers
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