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US/dɪˈnaɪ/
UK/dɪˈnaɪ/
to say that something is false, or to not let someone have or do something
In context
The footballer denied taking money to lose the match.
She continues to deny that she ever saw the email from her boss.
Some children are still denied the chance to go to school.
Words that go with deny
verb + noun
- deny the allegationsThe minister denied the allegations and said he would go to court.
- deny accessStudents were denied access to the library during the exams.
- deny responsibilityBoth drivers denied responsibility for the accident.
- deny the rumorsThe singer quickly denied the rumors about her marriage.
adverb + verb
- strongly denyThe company strongly denies selling users' personal data.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He denied to steal the phone.Correct: He denied stealing the phone.