deny
🇺🇸
/dɪˈnaɪ/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈnaɪ/
verb
B2
to say something is not true
He will deny the accusation if asked.
B2
to refuse to accept something
The company will deny any wrongdoing.
R
to not allow someone to have something
They deny entry to anyone without a ticket.
R
to not let yourself have something you want
She will deny herself sweets to stay healthy.
translation
to say something is not true; to refuse to accept something; to not allow someone to have something; to not let yourself have something you want
Word Forms
3rd Present
denies
Past
denied
Perfect
denied
Progressive
denying