definition of
deny

[1] #1 deny v. declare untrue; contradict; "He denied the allegations"; "She denied that she had taken money". wn

[2] #2 deny v. refuse to accept or believe; "He denied his fatal illness". wn

[3] #3 deny v. 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". wn

[4] #4 deny v. [refuse] refuse to let have; "She denies me every pleasure"; "he denies her her weekly allowance". wn

[5] #5 deny v. [abnegate] deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits". wn