- She refused to pay the penalty.
- She refused paying the penalty
What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences?
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- She refused to pay the penalty.
- 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: