Is Refused an Adjective?

Discarded, rejected.

What type of word is refused?

verb (used with object), re·fused, re·fus·ing. to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.

Is refuse a noun verb or adjective?

refuse Add to list Share. ... As a noun, refuse (pronounced REF-yooss) is food waste, scraps, or garbage. As a verb, refuse (pronounced ree-FYOOZ) means to reject. If you're mad at me, you'll probably refuse my invitation to hang out.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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