B2
deny vs refuse vs refute vs reject
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| denyverb/dɪˈnaɪ/ | Meaning to say that something is false, or to not let someone have or do something | Goes with deny the allegations | Example The footballer denied taking money to lose the match. |
| refuseverb/rɪˈfjuːz/ | Meaning to say clearly that you will not do or accept something | Goes with refuse to | Example My little brother refused to eat his vegetables, so Mom gave him no dessert. |
| refuteverb/rɪˈfjuːt/ | Meaning to prove with evidence or reasoning that a statement or theory is wrong | Goes with refute the claim | Example The new data refute the claim that homework always improves exam results. |
| rejectverb/rɪˈdʒekt/ | Meaning to refuse to accept, believe in or agree to something or someone | Goes with reject an offer | Example The manager rejected my idea without even listening to it. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The author the argument with data from twenty countries.