|
|
1.
declare untrue; contradict
He denied the allegations
She denied that she had taken money
2.
refuse to accept or believe
He denied his fatal illness
3.
refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
The dean denied the students' request for more physics courses
the prisoners were denied the right to exercise for more than 2 hours a day
4.
refuse to let have
She denies me every pleasure
he denies her her weekly allowance
5.
deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
She denied herself wine and spirits
6.
deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
7.
refuse to recognize or acknowledge
Peter denied Jesus
|
derived forms
|
1. Deny / Past
denied
2. Deny / Third Person
denies
3. Deny / Present Participle
denying
|
|
|
|
