1. the act of declining or rejecting assistance, support, or help offered by someone
The organization faced criticism for refusing aid to disaster victims.
A organização enfrentou críticas por recusar ajuda às vítimas do desastre.
2. deliberately not accepting relief, financial support, or humanitarian assistance
He was refusing aid out of pride and stubbornness.
Ele estava recusando ajuda por orgulho e teimosia.