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