deny
From Middle English denyen, from Old French denier, from Latin denegare.
VERB
(1)
[/dɪˈnaɪ/en-US]
negar
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rechazar
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desmentir
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dudar
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concept sentence
untranslatable
(The phrase 'deny a request' doesn't translate directly to a single verb in SPANISH, depending on context it might involve other verbs.)
To state that something is not true or does not exist, often despite evidence to the contrary. It can also mean to refuse to grant a request or to give something to someone.
| 3rd_person_singular | past | present_participle |
|---|---|---|
| denies | denied | denying |
- The suspect continued to deny any involvement in the crime, despite the overwhelming evidence. — This example shows 'deny' meaning to declare something untrue.
- The bank decided to deny her loan application due to her low credit score. — This example shows 'deny' meaning to refuse to grant a request.
- It's hard to deny the impact of technology on modern life. — This example shows 'deny' meaning to refuse to acknowledge or accept something.
