DENY

Definition of DENY

  1. (verb)declare untrue; contradict
  2. (verb)refuse to accept or believe
  3. (verb)refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
  4. (verb)refuse to let have
  5. (verb)deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
  6. (verb)deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
  7. (verb)refuse to recognize or acknowledge