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      • Deny, contradict both imply objecting to or arguing against something. To deny is to say that something is not true: to deny an allegation. To contradict is to declare that the contrary is true: to contradict a statement.
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  2. to say that something is not true, especially something that you are accused of: She denies any involvement in the attack. [ + (that) ] He never denied that he said those things. [ + doing sth ] He denies murdering his father. Fewer examples. He denied any knowledge of the matter.

  3. DENY definition: 1. to say that something is not true: 2. it is true: 3. to not allow someone to have or do…. Learn more.

  4. The meaning of DENY is to declare (something) to be untrue. How to use deny in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Deny.

  5. There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb deny, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  6. deny, contradict both imply objecting to or arguing against something. To deny is to say that something is not true: to deny an allegation. To contradict is to declare that the contrary is true: to contradict a statement.

  7. Deny and refuse are two words that may seem similar at first glance, but they have distinct meanings and implications. Denying involves rejecting an accusation or statement as untrue, while refusing is about declining or rejecting an offer or request.

  8. Deny, contradict both imply objecting to or arguing against something. To deny is to say that something is not true: to deny an allegation. To contradict is to declare that the contrary is true: to contradict a statement.

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