What does the cryptic crossword clue "Refusal of nurse to wear ring (6)" mean?

The definition is "Refusal". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EN (synonym="Enrolled Nurse") in DIAL (synonym="to ring on the telephone") = DENIAL; definition: "Refusal" The answer is DENIAL.

Refusal of nurse to wear ring (6)

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