Denying Meaning in English
word · lemma: deny
/dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
di-NY-ing
/dɪnˈaɪɪŋ/
di-NY-ing
Definition
Saying that something is not true or refusing to admit or accept something. It can also mean refusing to allow someone to have or do something.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or neutral. Common collocations: "denying the truth," "denying access," "denying responsibility." Not the same as "refusing" ("deny" is about truth/permission, "refuse" is about willingness).
Spanish: negarPortuguese (BR): negarPortuguese (PT): negarChinese (Simplified): 否认Chinese (Traditional): 否認Hindi: इंकार करनाArabic: ينكرBengali: অস্বীকার করা - অস্বীকার করছেRussian: отрицать - отвергатьJapanese: 否定するVietnamese: phủ nhận - từ chối cho phépKorean: 부인하다 - 거부하다Turkish: inkar etmek - reddetmekUrdu: انکار کرناIndonesian: menyangkal - menolak (tidak memberi izin)
Example Sentences
She is denying the accusations.
basic
He kept denying his mistakes.
basic
They are denying entry to the building.
basic
By denying everything, he made the situation worse.
natural
She wasn’t just denying it—she seemed genuinely surprised.
natural
There's no point in denying what's obvious to everyone.
natural