Refused (6)
'refused' is the definition.
('deny' can be a synonym of 'refuse')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for denied that I've seen before include "Indeed (anag)" , "Refused to acknowledge, said it's not true" , "Declared something to be untrue" , "Contradicted" , "Refused to give (someone something)" .)
'refused' is the definition.
('decline' can be a synonym of 'refuse')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for declined that I've seen before include "Refused or became weaker" , "Refused; waned" , "Refused, rejected" , "Refused or weakened" , "Went through cases" .)