To state that something is not true. She denied the allegations made against her.
To refuse to give or grant something to someone. The company denied him access to the confidential files.
To refuse to acknowledge or accept something. He denied any involvement in the scandal.
To refuse oneself something desirable; to abstain from or forego voluntarily (often used reflexively). During the diet, she denied herself all desserts.
(Sports) To prevent an opponent from scoring or succeeding. The goalkeeper denied the striker a last-minute goal.