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Deny
To state that something is not true; to refuse to grant, admit, or acknowledge something.
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Imagine a courtroom scene: a defendant is accused of misconduct, and the judge solemnly declares, 'I deny the charges' as the defendant breathes a sigh of relief. The accuser's claim collapses under the denial.
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Sounds Like
/dΙͺΛnaΙͺ/ (dih-NY)
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Looks Like
looks like the word 'deny' itself
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Remember This
Deny is used to assert that something is false or to refuse permission. It is not identical to 'refuse' in every case, though related; deny usually targets truth or authorization, while refuse may simply mean to decline a request.
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Other Forms
deniesverb
deniedverb
denyingverb
denialnoun
deniernoun
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Connect With
refuse, reject, disallow, admit, concede
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Note
When using deny, you can say 'deny that [clause]' (e.g., 'deny that he did it') or 'deny [something]' (e.g., 'deny him entry'). In formal writing, specify the object or clause being denied for clarity.
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Examples
- The defendant denied the allegations against him.
- The airline denied him boarding because his documents were incomplete.
Synonyms
refusedisallowrejectrefutenegate
Antonyms
grantallowadmit
Etymology
From Latin denegare 'to deny' (de- 'away' + negare 'to deny'), via Old French denier; related to denying or saying no.
Mnemonic
Don't Ever Say Yes - to deny is to say no.
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verbTo make or declare something sacred; to dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose, often through a ceremony.
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verbTo admit that something is true or valid; to yield or grant, especially after negotiation.
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verbTo give up completely, to desert or leave behind, or to relinquish a claim, plan, or responsibility.
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verbTo decrease in amount or intensity; to reduce or end something.
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verbTo formally end or repeal a system, practice, or institution; to officially put an end to something established.
Abridge
verbTo shorten (a text, speech, or other work) by omitting parts; to condense.
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verbTo depart secretly or flee, especially to avoid detection or arrest.
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