English dictionary
deny
/d/I/'n/aI/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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declare untrue; contradict
Source: WordNet 3.0
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refuse to accept or believe
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refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
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refuse to let have
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deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
Synonyms abnegateSource: WordNet 3.0
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deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
Synonyms traverseSource: WordNet 3.0
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refuse to recognize or acknowledge
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To declare not to be true; to gainsay; to contradict; -- opposed to <i>affirm</i>, <i>allow</i>, or <i>admit</i>.
Source: webster1913
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To answer in &?;&?;&?; negative; to declare an assertion not to be true.
Source: webster1913