deny

verb

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