deny

(verb) declare untrue; contradict. Examples: "He denied the allegations." "She denied that she had taken money."

(verb) refuse to accept or believe. Example: "He denied his fatal illness."

(verb) refuse to grant, as of a petition or request. Examples: "The dean denied the students' request for more physics courses." "The prisoners were denied the right to exercise for more than 2 hours a day."

(verb) refuse to let have. Synonyms: refuse. Examples: "She denies me every pleasure." "He denies her her weekly allowance."

(verb) deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure. Synonyms: abnegate. Example: "She denied herself wine and spirits."

(verb) deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit. Synonyms: traverse.

(verb) refuse to recognize or acknowledge. Example: "Peter denied jesus."