deny

/dɪnˈaɪ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

declare untrue; contradict
“He denied the allegations”
refuse to accept or believe
“He denied his fatal illness”
refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
“The dean denied the students' request for more physics courses”
refuse to let have
“She denies me every pleasure”
deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
“She denied herself wine and spirits”
deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
refuse to recognize or acknowledge
“Peter denied Jesus”

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