Also means
reject
Usage Note
Rifiutare means to refuse or turn down an offer or invitation. The reflexive rifiutarsi di means 'to refuse to do something'. The related noun rifiuto means 'refusal', and in the plural rifiuti means 'rubbish, waste'.
Examples
"Ha deciso di rifiutare l'offerta."
Natural Translation
He decided to refuse the offer.
Literal Translation
Has decided of to-refuse the-offer.
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