Deny: meaning, definitions and examples
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deny
[ dɪˈnaɪ ]
refuse
To refuse to accept or allow something. To reject a request or offer. To declare untrue; contradict. To disclaim connection with, responsibility for, or knowledge of.
Synonyms
contradict, disclaim, refuse, reject
Examples of usage
- I deny all the accusations against me.
- She denied his request for a raise.
- He denied that he was involved in the crime.
- The company denied any involvement in the scandal.
not admit
To state that something is not true or does not exist. To refuse to acknowledge the validity or existence of something.
Synonyms
challenge, contradict, dispute, oppose
Examples of usage
- She denied any involvement in the project.
- He denied the allegations made against him.
Translations
Translations of the word "deny" in other languages:
🇵🇹 negar
- recusar
- rejeitar
🇮🇳 अस्वीकार करना
- नकारना
- इनकार करना
🇩🇪 verweigern
- ablehnen
- bestreiten
🇮🇩 menolak
🇺🇦 заперечувати
- відмовляти
- відхиляти
🇵🇱 odmówić
🇯🇵 拒否する (kyohi suru)
🇫🇷 nier
- refuser
- démentir
🇪🇸 negar
🇹🇷 reddetmek
🇰🇷 거부하다 (geobu-hada)
🇸🇦 رفض
🇨🇿 odmítnout
🇸🇰 odmietnuť
🇨🇳 否认 (fǒurèn)
🇸🇮 zavrniti
🇮🇸 neita
🇰🇿 бас тарту
🇬🇪 უარყოფა
🇦🇿 rədd etmək
🇲🇽 negar
Word origin
The word 'deny' originated from the Old French word 'denier' which means 'to deny, renounce'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. Over time, 'deny' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to refusal and contradiction.
See also: denial, denier, undeniable, undeniably.