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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.).
6 o: ~% g3 X7 [6 ] K"I refused / rejected his job offer."
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* g+ X' H" G: E% d& p"Refuse" is often followed by an infinitive (to + VERB). Reject usually has a noun or noun phrase after it.
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4 A3 D9 S. P9 ?) _7 LThere is a slight differences in meaning, but it's rather subtle.) o' Z7 q) B: W t; ?" M0 ?% H$ {4 e
. t5 {, `# a/ z& f* }* FRefuse is a bit harsher / stronger. The person is insistent on not accepting something. 1 K' ^' T8 \2 K2 H K
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"I refuse to answer that question. No! I will not do it!"0 @7 y+ n7 ?% i) X, h) l U0 [
' c |4 n/ ?: h; U9 b% A% Q- \Reject can be used to not accept something that is broken, not working properly, not in good shape/order.
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"The company will reject any application that doesn't have a cover letter attached." |
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