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

1. to refuse; to decline