Deny - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- refuse to accept or believe
- refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
- refuse to let have (syn: refuse)
- deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure (syn: abnegate)
- deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit (syn: traverse)
- refuse to recognize or acknowledge
Extra examples
He denied the report that he would be quitting his job.
She denies all the charges that have been made against her.
The police deny that racism is a problem in the department.
Yes, I was there. I don't deny it.
The judge denied their request.
It is hard to deny that Bob is a good man.
She does not absolutely deny the possibility of a miracle.
Spinoza did not deny the existence of God.
There is no denying that it is a very popular view.
He could not deny his own hand and seal.
The judge denied his bail request.
They were denied permission to enter the country / Permission to enter the country was denied to them.
I've never denied that there is a housing problem.
I can't deny her remarks hurt me.
Two men have denied murdering a woman at a remote picnic spot.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: deny
he/she/it: denies
present participle: denying
past tense: denied
past participle: denied
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