deny
(verb)
verb
1. declare untrue; contradict
Definition categories: communication, contradict, contravene, negate
2. refuse to accept or believe
Definition categories: communication, disown, renounce, repudiate
3. refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
Definition categories: possession, withhold
4. refuse to let have
Similar word(s): refuse
Definition categories: possession, keep
5. deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
Similar word(s): abnegate
Definition categories: possession, check, contain, control, curb, hold, moderate
6. deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
Similar word(s): traverse
Definition categories: communication
7. refuse to recognize or acknowledge
Definition categories: communication, disavow
Sentences with deny as a verb:
- I deny that I was at the party.