Examples of 'refusing to speak' in a sentence

Meaning of "refusing to speak"

Refusing to speak means choosing not to communicate verbally. This could be due to a variety of reasons, such as being upset, not wanting to disclose certain information, or exercising the right to remain silent.

How to use "refusing to speak" in a sentence

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Refusing to speak will not solve anything.
Some reporters are refusing to speak to them.
Refusing to speak about it empowers the rapist.
Since the suspects are refusing to speak to the police.
Refusing to speak your mother tongue.
I know why you are refusing to speak.
Michael is refusing to speak to anyone other than you.
Her four year old child is refusing to speak.
They are refusing to speak our language.
Boyarshin was beaten after being detained for refusing to speak.
And refusing to speak is not gonna solve anything.
Not using your natural abilities is like me refusing to speak.
He began refusing to speak or appear at events that were segregated.
These students are often for whatever reason refusing to speak.
Refusing to speak in front of staff members.

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Parents can mistakenly believe that the child is refusing to speak.
Boyfriend refusing to speak to me after a fight.
Dying my hair another color has already resulted in him refusing to speak to me.
Pat is refusing to speak to us directly.
But so far the Chinese are refusing to speak with us.
But your refusing to speak to her is not the answer.
Yet Pololikashvili violated no law or UNWTO regulation by refusing to speak to the media.
Then refusing to speak to him.
Ms Suu Kyi has faced international criticism for refusing to speak on the matter.
Refusing to speak in some situations.
Officials said the shooter is refusing to speak with police at this time.
Refusing to speak the language.
Abusers punish their victims by refusing to speak to them or even acknowledge their presence.
Refusing to speak anymore.
The Chinese are refusing to speak with us.
Refusing to speak of deportees to a certain degree justifies the present political inertia.
Blé Goudé waved an American flag and delighted the crowd by refusing to speak French.
While refusing to speak.
A Guardia Civil officer assaulted a lawyer at Barcelona airport for refusing to speak in Spanish.
After refusing to speak.
Being introverted doesn't mean refusing to speak at all.
Refusing to speak in English.
France defender William Gallas is refusing to speak to the media at the World Cup.
He 's refusing to speak to anybody unless you are there.
Then he shakes his head, refusing to speak further.
She 's refusing to speak to anybody but you.
My contact over there says he 's refusing to speak to anyone at all.
Refusing to speak to me except in your office?
The woman berates her son, then turns on the television, refusing to speak to him.
You are refusing to speak to your leader?
And for a month after the earthquake, the boy was silent, refusing to speak to anyone.
Refusing to speak with anyone? attacking a populated world.
McGhee surrendered without a struggle, refusing to speak.
He 's refusing to speak to anyone but the lead agent on the investigation.
The man we're going to see is refusing to speak English.

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You were planning on refusing him very curtly
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Examples of using Speak
You speak differently than the others
The old legends do speak of such creatures
Speak only when you are asked a question
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