/
dɪˈnʌɪ/
v.
(denies, denying, denied)
- refuse to admit the truth or existence of.
- refuse to give (something requested or desired) to (someone).
▸
(deny oneself)
go without.
▸archaic refuse access to.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. deni-, deneier, from L. denegare, from de- ‘formally’ + negare ‘say no’.