In some cases it may be necessary to refuse outright.
Apparently they refused outright to have anything to do with the group.
A few companies have refused outright to open career tracks to women.
He refused outright, much to the annoyance of her mother.
He will not draw attention to himself by actively refusing outright.
Hikaru almost refused outright, but stopped and thought about it.
Germany refuses outright to do its part as a locomotive for the world economy.
It would seem at first that the Chancellor was going to refuse outright, but then he shrugged.
It is interesting to note, however, how quickly and easily such newly gained rights can be taken away or refused outright.
The local authorities have been reluctant to cooperate, often refusing outright.
