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
contrast with equal weight or force
set into opposition or rivalry
be resistant to
fight against or resist strongly
act against or in opposition to
be against; express opposition to