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
strengthen or make more firm
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
administer the rite of confirmation to
make more firm
support a person for a position