A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

DENY

Sun, 19 Mar '23
When said three times, mantra for some accused
Thu, 15 Dec '22
Declare not to be so
Thu, 23 Jun '22
Controvert
Thu, 28 Oct '21
Withhold from
Sat, 23 Oct '21
Controvert
Wed, 28 Apr '21
Refuse