| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| declines | Politely refuse to do something |
| declined | Politely refuse to do something |
| declining | Politely refuse to do something |
| decline | Politely refuse to do something |
| thinks | Used in speech to reduce the force of a statement or opinion, or to politely suggest or refuse something |
| requested | Politely ask (someone) to do something |
| requesting | Politely ask (someone) to do something |
| forborne | Politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain |
| scorning | Refuse to do something because one is too proud |
| balk | to stop, as at an obstacle, and refuse to proceed or to do something specified. |
