[ dɪ'nʌɪ ]
■ verb ( denies , ~ing , denied )
1》 refuse to admit the truth or existence of.
2》 refuse to give (something requested or desired) to (someone).
↘( ~ oneself ) go without.
↘ archaic refuse access to.
Origin
ME: from OFr. deni- , deneier , from L. denegare , from de- 'formally' + negare 'say no'.