denied
word · lemma: deny
/dɪˈnaɪd/
di-NYD
/dɪnˈaɪd/
di-NYD
Definition
Past tense of 'deny'. It means said that something was not true, or refused to allow, give, or admit something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal, legal, or official contexts: 'deny a claim', 'deny access', 'deny allegations'. Common patterns are 'deny doing something' and 'deny that + clause'. Do not confuse it with only 'say no'—it can also mean refusing permission or access.
Spanish: negó - rechazóPortuguese (BR): negou - recusouPortuguese (PT): negou - recusouChinese (Simplified): 否认了 - 拒绝了Chinese (Traditional): 否認了 - 拒絕了Hindi: इनकार किया - अस्वीकार कियाArabic: أنكر - رفضBengali: অস্বীকার করেছে - বাতিল করেছেRussian: отказал - отрицалJapanese: 否定した - 拒否したVietnamese: từ chối - phủ nhậnKorean: 거절했다 - 부인했다Turkish: reddetti - inkâr ettiUrdu: انکار کیا - مسترد کیاIndonesian: menolak - menyangkal
Example Sentences
He denied the story.
basic
The bank denied my loan.
basic
She denied that she was tired.
basic
They denied us entry because we were late.
natural
She flatly denied knowing anything about it.
natural
My request for a refund was denied again.
natural