deny

declare untrue; contradict; "He denied the allegations"; "She denied that she had taken money"

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"; "the prisoners were denied the right to exercise for more than 2 hours a day"

refuse to let have; "She denies me every pleasure"; "he denies her her weekly allowance"

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"