to refuse; to reject; to decline
to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
彼は上司の命令を拒む勇気があった。
He had the courage to refuse his boss's orders.
彼女はそれを受け取ることを拒んだ。
She refused to accept it.
彼女は一切の面会を拒んでいる。
She is refusing all visits.