Deny
To state that something is not true; to refuse to grant, admit, or acknowledge something.
verbDeny
To state that something is not true; to refuse to grant, admit, or acknowledge something.
verbImagine This
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.
Sounds Like
/dΙͺΛnaΙͺ/ (dih-NY)
Looks Like
looks like the word 'deny' itself
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.
Other Forms
Connect With
refuse, reject, disallow, admit, concede
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.