Definitions

deny

[dih-nahy] / dɪˈnaɪ /

VERB

disagree, renounce, decline

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ban call on contradict oppose rebuff refuse refute reject revoke turn down withhold

STRONG

abjure abnegate begrudge contravene controvert curb disallow disavow disbelieve discard disclaim discredit disown disprove doubt eschew exclude forbid forgo forsake gainsay negate negative nullify rebut recant repudiate restrain sacrifice spurn taboo veto

WEAK

disacknowledge enjoin from hold back keep back not buy say no to take exception to turn thumbs down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

OK accept allow approve ratify sanction support

STRONG

acknowledge admit agree aid assist believe claim concur credit embrace help keep permit trust validate welcome

WEAK

accede affirm concede confess corroborate go along grant

Example Sentences

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Former champions Australia and England are also strong contenders to lift the trophy and deny holders India the title for a record second straight time.

From Barron's

Gates denied ever traveling to Epstein’s residence in the U.S.

From Salon

Sherry Allen, chairperson of Fulton County Elections Board, said last week that federal officials had denied her request to make copies of the documents.

From Barron's

In both cases, Mr. Mandelson denied breaking the law and wasn’t charged.

From The Wall Street Journal

The artist, Bruno Valentinetti, at first denied the claims, but on Wednesday he admitted that it was indeed the prime minister's face.

From BBC

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