Controvert (5)
'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" .)
'controvert' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for belie that I've seen before include "Confute" , "Contradict" , "Fail to justify" , "Show to be untrue" .)