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Denying: meaning, definitions and examples

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denying

 

[ dɪˈnaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

refusal context

Denying refers to the act of rejecting or refusing to acknowledge something, such as a claim or a request. It can also indicate an unwillingness to accept the truth or reality of a situation. Denials can be verbal or written and are often used in legal, social, and personal contexts.

Synonyms

contradicting, disputing, refusing, rejecting

Examples of usage

  • He is denying the allegations against him.
  • She was accused of denying the evidence.
  • They deny having any knowledge of the incident.
  • I'm not denying that it's possible.

Translations

Translations of the word "denying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 negar

🇮🇳 अस्वीकृति

🇩🇪 leugnen

🇮🇩 menyangkal

🇺🇦 заперечення

🇵🇱 zaprzeczanie

🇯🇵 否定する

🇫🇷 nier

🇪🇸 negar

🇹🇷 reddetmek

🇰🇷 부인하다

🇸🇦 إنكار

🇨🇿 popření

🇸🇰 popieranie

🇨🇳 否认

🇸🇮 zanikanje

🇮🇸 neita

🇰🇿 жоққа шығару

🇬🇪 უარყოფა

🇦🇿 inkar

🇲🇽 negar

Etymology

The term 'deny' originates from the Latin word 'denegare,' which means to refuse or reject. This etymology also influenced Old French, where 'denier' was used in a similar context before entering Middle English as 'denyen.' Over time, the meaning has remained consistent, focusing on the refusal to acknowledge or accept a statement, claim, or truth. The evolution of the word reflects a long-standing component of human interaction, wherein individuals may reject ideas or accusations they find untrue or unwarranted. Its usage spans various sectors, including legal discourse where parties may deny allegations, and everyday conversations where personal truths or feelings may be disputed.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,411 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.