deny

verb B2

Meaning

To deny means to state that something is not true or to refuse to accept or acknowledge something.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "deny" with "refuse"; "deny" relates specifically to truth or existence, while "refuse" relates to declining an offer or request.

Example Sentences

Do you deny knowing anything about the missing documents ?
I can't deny that I made a mistake yesterday .
She refused to deny the facts during the meeting .

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