Controvert (4)

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'controvert' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for deny that I've seen before include "Refuse to give" , "Refuse to admit the truth" , "Forbid; contradict" , "Declare untrue" , "Disclaim" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and the Newsday.

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