refused

verb (past tense)
UK /rɪˈfjuːzd/
US /rɪˈfjuːzd/

Said no to something.

She refused the candy because she wasn't hungry.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Did not do what someone asked.

The dog refused to come inside.

3. Did not accept or take something offered.

He refused the job offer.

4. Stopped working or would not start.

The old car refused to start this morning.