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断る
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The usual way to say reject or turn down.
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否定
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Usually used with trials or politicians:He formally denied the allegations!
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拒否
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Absolute refusal. An exit line. Like if you tell a guy ‘no’ 10 times and he won’t go away, you use 拒否. ‘私がきょひした。’
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拒む
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The same as 拒否, but it can be physical as well as verbal. For example, if someone refuses to shake your hand, that’s 拒む。
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ボツにする
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Publishing term. Turning down a manuscript or contribution. Shooting down an idea.
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却下
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Business term. An upper person turns down a proposal made by an underling.
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KANJIDAMAGE