Would not comment

[motico]

I would like to know if the two sentences have the same meaning. Thanks!

The company refuses to comment on the rumors.
The company would not comment on the rumors. ​

 

[bhaisahab]

I would like to know if the two sentences have the same meaning. Thanks!

The company refuses to comment on the rumours.
The company would not comment on the rumours. ​

Essentially, they mean the same.

 

[freezeframe]

In AmE rumor is spelled without the u.

 

[motico]

In AmE rumor is spelled without the u.

I respect both the English and the American spelling… ​

 

[bhaisahab]

In AmE rumor is spelled without the u.

I didn't know that. Thank you.