(v): deny the truth of
(v): refuse to accept or believe
(v): cast off
(v): refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
(v): hold back; refuse to hand over or share
(v): refuse to let have
(v): retain possession of
(v): deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
(v): lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
(v): deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
(v): refuse to recognize or acknowledge
(v): refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with