to state that (something declared or believed to be true) is not true

to deny an accusation.

to refuse to agree or accede to

to deny a petition.

to withhold the possession, use, or enjoyment of

to deny access to secret information.

to withhold something from, or refuse to grant a request of

to deny a beggar.

to refuse to recognize or acknowledge; disown; disavow; repudiate

to deny one's gods.

to withhold (someone) from accessibility to a visitor

The secretary denied his employer to all those without appointments.

Obsolete . to refuse to take or accept. ?

deny oneself

to refrain from satisfying one's desires or needs; practice self-denial.