deny — to state that something is not true
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to state that something is not true
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈnaɪ/
Example Sentences
- My cat denied knocking over the plant by giving me innocent eyes.
- The student denied cheating even with the answer sheet in his hand.
- She can't deny that pizza is better than salad.
deny
VERB[/dɪˈnaɪ/]
to state that something is not true
The witness denied the accusation.
The suspect denied every accusation. (NO + ADMIT = DENY → to refuse to admit something is true)
You can deny or imply, but the facts will verify.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'denegare', meaning 'to refuse completely' or 'to reject entirely'. The word entered English through Middle French after passing through the Romance language tradition, retaining its sense of categorical refusal.
Breakdown
de- (completely, thoroughly) + negare (to say no, to refuse), literally meaning 'to refuse thoroughly' or 'to say no completely'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat denied knocking over the plant by giving me innocent eyes.”
“The student denied cheating even with the answer sheet in his hand.”
“She can't deny that pizza is better than salad.”
“The bank denied my loan application faster than I could say 'please'.”
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