Definitions of deny:

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