Answer: refusing

AnswerCrossword Clue
refusingwithhold acceptance, compliance, or permission
refusingREFUSE, to decline to take or accept
refusingny they were refused admittance to the game
refusingshow or express unwillingness to do or comply with refused to answer the question
refusingdecline to jump or leap over
refusingto express oneself as unwilling to accept refuse a gift refuse a promotion