deny
Seed from Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025
Meanings by context
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- definition declare untrue; contradict
- definition refuse to accept or believe
- definition refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
- definition refuse to let have
- definition deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
- definition deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
- definition refuse to recognize or acknowledge