admit (to a wrongdoing)
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith
deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
refuse to let have
declare untrue; contradict
refuse to accept or believe
refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
refuse to recognize or acknowledge
