refusing

To decline (a request or demand).

“My request for a pay rise was refused.”

To decline a request or demand, forbear; to withhold permission.

“I asked the star if I could have her autograph, but she refused.”

To throw back, or cause to keep back (as the centre, a wing, or a flank), out of the regular alignment when troops are about to engage the enemy.

“to refuse the right wing while the left wing attacks”

To disown.

To melt again.