Definition of: deny

(di·nī′) v.t. ·nied, ·ny·ing
1. To declare to be untrue; contradict.
2. To reject as false; declare to be unfounded or not real, as a doctrine.
3. To refuse to give; withhold.
4. To refuse (someone) a request.
5. To refuse to acknowledge; disown; repudiate.
6. To refuse access to.
7. Obs. To decline; refuse to accept. See synonyms under RENOUNCE.
—to deny oneself To refuse oneself a gratification. [<OF denier <L denegare <de- completely + negare say no, refuse]