to try strenuously to do sth
1deny — verb 1 say sth is not true ADVERB ▪ adamantly, emphatically, fiercely, firmly, hotly, steadfastly (esp. AmE), strenuously, strongly, vehemently, vigorou …
2resist — verb ADVERB ▪ fiercely, firmly, resolutely, strenuously, strongly, vigorously ▪ successfully ▪ They successfully resisted pressure from their competitors to increase price …
