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They are synonyms and can often be used in the same sentence. Both mean you do not receive or accept something (a physical thing or an idea, suggestion, etc.).
+ Z! S+ o3 ?" c: Z"I refused / rejected his job offer."
, c/ @* {5 j! l: ~1 ?) XDifference in Grammar:
9 x/ [, J) G7 {3 w: S: b# f2 b, U0 V"Refuse" is often followed by an infinitive (to + VERB). Reject usually has a noun or noun phrase after it. [' t8 d! ~1 V( S! {) H: ]
' w/ @' F. g8 [( z& DThere is a slight differences in meaning, but it's rather subtle.
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Refuse is a bit harsher / stronger. The person is insistent on not accepting something. * j# U0 y' D6 o
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"I refuse to answer that question. No! I will not do it!"3 z2 n8 M* |" T& g E
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Reject can be used to not accept something that is broken, not working properly, not in good shape/order.0 |' w! Z: j( \
: p& B; ~+ K4 p7 m: ?2 N7 A* P"The company will reject any application that doesn't have a cover letter attached." |
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