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resolutely decline

[ˈrɛzəˌluːtli dɪˈklaɪn]
verb phrase
recusar resolutamente
1. to refuse something firmly and with determination, without hesitation or doubt
She resolutely declined the job offer despite the attractive salary.
Ela recusou resolutamente a oferta de emprego apesar do salário atrativo.
2. to express a strong and unwavering refusal
He resolutely declined to participate in the controversial project.
Ele recusou resolutamente participar do projeto controverso.
Synonyms
firmly refusesteadfastly rejectcategorically denyadamantly declineobstinately refuse
Antonyms
readily accepteagerly agreewillingly consentpromptly accept

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recusar resolutamente
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
recusar firmemente
alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
recusar terminantemente
more formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

put one's foot down
stand one's ground
draw the line
not budge an inch
hold firm
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