deny
//dɪˈnaɪ//
Verb
denyInfinitive
denyPresent tense
deniedPast tense
deniedPast participle
denyingPresent participle
deniesThird-person singular
1
to state that something is not true or that you did not do something
He denied stealing the money.
2
to refuse to give or allow something to someone
The company denied him access to the confidential files.
3
to refuse to admit or acknowledge something
He denied any involvement in the crime.