cự tuyệt
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Definition
Verb: - To refuse; to decline: To state or show that one is unwilling to do something or to accept an offer, request, or demand. The term often implies a firm, decisive, or absolute rejection.
Usage
The verb "cự tuyệt" is used to express a strong, definitive refusal. It is more emphatic than the more common "từ chối" (to refuse/decline). It is typically used in formal, serious, or written contexts. - It is often followed directly by the object being refused (e.g., a request, an offer, a proposal). - It can be used in both active and passive constructions.
Examples
- (He refused that cooperation proposal.)
- (She declines all help from others.)
- (His marriage proposal was refused.)
Advanced Usage
- "cự tuyệt một cách dứt khoát": to refuse resolutely/categorically.
- Công ty đã cự tuyệt một cách dứt khoát những điều kiện bất lợi. (The company categorically refused the unfavorable terms.)
Variants and Related Words
- Từ chối (verb): to refuse, to decline. (This is the more general and common synonym.)
- Khước từ (verb): to decline, to turn down. (Similar in formality to "cự tuyệt".)
- Bác bỏ (verb): to reject, to refute (often used for opinions, arguments, or proposals).
Synonyms
- Refuse: To indicate unwillingness to do something.
- Decline: To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
- Reject: To refuse to accept, consider, or use something.
- Turn down: (Phrasal verb) To refuse an offer or request.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- "Cự tuyệt thẳng thừng": To refuse point-blank; to give a flat refusal.
- Họ đã cự tuyệt thẳng thừng yêu cầu của chúng tôi. (They point-blank refused our request.)
verb
- to refuse; to decline