khanyela

ukukhanyela

noun (class 15) | uku + khanyela | ukukhanyela

To deny (of an accusation);

khanyelela

verb (applicative) | khanyela + ela | khanyelela

To deny for (a reason or purpose)

Example:

Ubukhanyelela ntoni uzazi ukuba wonile? 'For what reason were you denying (the accusation) knowing that you have wronged?'