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Denies

Verb / dɪˈnaɪz / Another word for denies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To declare that something is not true or that one did not do something.

Synonyms & similar words

refuse abnegate deny admit traverse allow refute reject disclaim disavow contradict oppose disagree renounce rebut negate disprove invalidate repudiate contest challenge counter refuse decline withhold forbid

Synonyms by register

Formal

refutes disclaims repudiates rebuts

Informal

says no shoots down puts the kibosh on rejects

Literary

gainsays negates disavows

Antonyms

admits confesses acknowledges affirms accepts agrees assents

Common collocations

  • denies allegations
  • denies responsibility
  • denies knowledge
  • denies access
  • denies involvement
  • denies the charges
  • denies the request

Word family

noun denial
verb deny
adjective deniable

Usage note

The verb 'deny' is often followed by a noun phrase (e.g., 'denies the accusation') or a clause introduced by 'that' (e.g., 'denies that he was there'). It can also be followed by an infinitive, though this is less common and sometimes considered ungrammatical by prescriptivists.

Example sentences

  1. He denies that he broke the vase.
  2. She denies knowing anything about the stolen money.
  3. The suspect denies committing the crime.
  4. The company denies any wrongdoing.
  5. The politician denies the allegations of corruption.

Quotes

  • The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else. - George Bernard Shaw
  • The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. - Winston Churchill
  • The truth is rarely pure and never simple. - Oscar Wilde

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