What does it mean to deny something?
What does it mean to deny something?
Definition of deny transitive verb. 1 : to declare (something) to be untrue They denied the allegations. 2 : to refuse to admit or acknowledge (something) : disavow denied responsibility for the vandalism. 3a : to give a negative answer to denying the petitioners.
Is it deny or denied?
verb (used with object), de·nied, de·ny·ing. to state that (something declared or believed to be true) is not true: to deny an accusation. to refuse to agree or accede to: to deny a petition. to withhold the possession, use, or enjoyment of: to deny access to secret information.
How do you use deny in a sentence?
Deny sentence example
- Carmen couldn’t deny that fact.
- It was getting harder and harder to deny what she felt toward him.
- No one could deny that Alex was a devoted husband and father.
- It couldn’t deny its master.
Is deny in the dictionary?
to reject as false; refuse to accept or believe. to withhold; refuse to give. to refuse to fulfil the requests or expectations ofit is hard to deny a child. to refuse to acknowledge or recognize; disown; disavowthe baron denied his wicked son.
What is the word for deny?
refuse, turn down, reject, rebuff, repulse, decline, veto, dismiss. informal knock back, give the thumbs down to, give the red light to, give the brush-off to. accept. 3’she was told that she must deny her father and mother’
How do you use deny and denies?
- deny something to deny an allegation/a charge/an accusation.
- He has denied any involvement in the incident.
- The company strongly denies wrongdoing.
- to vehemently/strenuously/categorically deny something.
- A spokesperson refused to either confirm or deny the reports.
- deny (that)… She denied that there had been a cover-up.
How do you spell Denigh?
We think the word denigh is a misspelling….Possible correct spellings for denigh
- danish The dinner was excellent, everything being very hot, and served in Danish style.
- dean “Oh, yes, Denville,” he said good-humouredly; “ask Mrs and Miss Dean.”
What is past tense of deny?
denied
deny Definitions and Synonyms
| present tense | |
|---|---|
| he/she/it | denies |
| present participle | denying |
| past tense | denied |
| past participle | denied |
How do you use willingness?
[ + to infinitive ] She shows a willingness to work on her own initiative. Throughout his career he has demonstrated a willingness to compromise. His letter proves his willingness to help. He expressed a willingness to be of service.
How do you use insist in a sentence?
Insist sentence example
- I insist that you hire someone to help.
- Alpatych did not insist further.
- If you insist on going, this is the route you must take.
- You want me to think of all this as ours, but how can I when you insist that the problems are all yours?
- Mom will insist that you stay.
Is deny transitive or intransitive?
verb transitive To not allow. verb transitive To assert that something is not true.
What is the suffix of deny?
-al 2 ,suffix. -al is used to form nouns from verbs, with the meaning “the act of:” deny + -al → denial (= the act of denying); refuse + -al → refusal (= the act of refusing).
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