| declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of | declare untrue; contradict |
| admit into a group or community | refuse to accept or believe |
| allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of | refuse to recognize or acknowledge |
| allow to enter; grant entry to | deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit |
| give access or entrance to | refuse to let have |
| serve as a means of entrance | refuse to grant, as of a petition or request |
| have room for; hold without crowding | deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure |
| afford possibility | |