Publicist's recommendation, perhaps (4)
I believe the answer is:
deny
(Other definitions for deny that I've seen before include "Refuse to accept" , "Refuse to admit (something)" , "Refuse to grant" , "Disclaim" , "Forbid; contradict" .)
I believe the answer is:
deny
(Other definitions for deny that I've seen before include "Refuse to accept" , "Refuse to admit (something)" , "Refuse to grant" , "Disclaim" , "Forbid; contradict" .)