No. 3,290 in Russian
отказа
"Отказа" means "refusal" or "rejection" in English.
In a sentence
Он получил отказ от участия в соревнованиях.
He received a rejection from participating in the competitions.
In this sentence, 'отказ' is used to describe a rejection or denial of a request or permission.
Система была защищена от отказа оборудования.
The system was protected against equipment failure.
Here, 'отказ' correlates with the stoppage or failure of a mechanism or system.
Она не смогла вынести отказа в помощи.
She couldn't bear the refusal of help.
In this context, 'отказ' refers to the act of declining to provide aid or assistance.
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