deny definition

1. declare untrue; contradict
• examples: He denied the allegations
• examples: She denied that she had taken money
2. refuse to accept or believe
• examples: He denied his fatal illness
3. refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
• examples: The dean denied the students' request for more physics courses
• examples: the prisoners were denied the right to exercise for more than 2 hours a day
4. refuse to let have
• examples: She denies me every pleasure
• examples: he denies her her weekly allowance
5. deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
• examples: She denied herself wine and spirits
6. refuse to recognize or acknowledge
• examples: Peter denied Jesus