1). She refused to pay the penalty.
2). She refused paying the penalty
What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences??
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Sign up to join this community1). She refused to pay the penalty.
2). She refused paying the penalty
What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences??
refuse in this context means to express a determination not to (do something).
Therefore the structure refuse to + infinitive is needed. (e.g. I refuse to go to school)
For more information on this structure and on the usage of gerund have a look at this: