saysno Sends regrets Refuses: 2 wds Refuses to agree Puts one's thumb down Passes on an offer Passes on a proposal Is declining Gives the thumbs-down verbally Gives the thumbs-down Doesn't acquiesce Declines, verbally Declines to consent Declines drugs? Refuses drugs? Refuses to give permission Gives a thumbs-down Doesn't go along Objects, perhaps Doesn't consent Refuses, in a way Declines, in a way Declines the offer Verbally refuses Spurns an advance