I decline
No thank you
A polite but firm refusal, typically in response to an offer, invitation, or request.
The phrase maintains formality while clearly rejecting: Would you like to comment on the allegations? I decline.
It can sound stiff in casual contexts, where no thanks or I'll pass feel more natural.
- refuseReject or garbage
- rejectDismiss as unsuitable
- denyRefuse to admit
- passMove beyond or decline
- noOpposite of yes
politely · regret · sorry · invitation · offer · unable · unwilling · bow out · turn down · graciously · RSVP · rain check · excuse · prior · commitment · wane · deteriorate · fade
- expressions of disavowalnot me, no way, I deny it, never, not guilty
- Boundary phrasesno, stop, enough, boundaries, off limits
decline, declines, declined, declining, declination, declension, incline, inclines, inclined