to refuse, to deny oneself, to decline
1. to refuse to do something; to say no
He refused to participate in the meeting.
Ele negou-se a participar da reunião.
2. to deprive oneself of something; to abstain
She denied herself the pleasure of eating dessert.
Ela negou-se o prazer de comer sobremesa.
3. to deny or disavow something about oneself
He denied being responsible for the mistake.
Ele negou-se a ser responsável pelo erro.
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