deny

verb7

1. •
   to say that something is false or did not happen

   • I deny that I was at the party.
   • Everyone knows he committed the crime, but he still denies it.
2. •
   To disallow or reject.

   • I wanted to go to the party, but I was denied.
3. •
   To refuse to give or grant something to someone.

   • My father denied me a good education.
4. •
   To prevent from scoring.
5. •
   To disclaim connection with, responsibility for, etc.; to refuse to acknowledge; to disown; to abjure; to disavow.

   • Jesus prophesied that by the time the cock crowed, Peter would have denied him three times.
6. •
   To take something away from someone; to deprive of.
7. •
   (no longer used) To refuse (to do or accept something).

   • if you deny to dance — 1595