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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The first one is right. The second is wrong. No idea why, I'm just a native English speaker. – codi6 Jul 21 at 6:06
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To refuse a payment is to refuse to accept it. – Peter Jul 21 at 6:22
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:
