The blunt refusal of these repeated demands was the first cause that sparked the rebellion.

After his blunt refusal, he "was kept under continual surveillance" and his home office was searched.

He clearly took no offense at Quinn's blunt refusal.

When Padraic asked timidly if he wished company he sent back a blunt refusal.

He seemed more distressed than Alex at Kirk's blunt refusal.

The English King sought to negotiate the matter and sent ambassadors to Paris but they were turned away with a blunt refusal.

Tunku's blunt refusal brought speedy and vicious retribution.

What is more, in many cases the only response I received from the Commissioners and their departments was a blunt refusal to acknowledge the problem.

You have saved me some embarrassment, for a blunt refusal often offends.

She had been utterly shocked by his blunt and cold refusal.