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Meaning of denied
The primary meaning of the word "denied" is to refuse to accept or acknowledge something.
Etymology of denied
The word "denied" comes from the Old French word "denier", which means "to refuse" or "to negate"
It is derived from the Latin word "denegare", which is a combination of "de" (meaning "away" or "from") and "negare" (meaning "to refuse" or "to deny")
The word has been in use since the 14th century
Synonyms
rejected
refused
turned down
dismissed
repudiated
spurned
rebuffed
thwarted
foiled
frustrated
blocked
hindered
obstructed
barred
excluded
banned
prohibited
forbidden
disallowed
vetoed
negated
contradicted
opposed
resisted
withstood
repelled
denied
gainsaid
disclaimed
disavowed
renounced
abandoned
deserted
rejected
relinquished
Definitions
- Refuse to accept or acknowledge something
- * Refuse to give or grant something
- * State that something is not true
Usage Examples
- The company denied any involvement in the scandal
- * She denied the rumors about her relationship
- * The government denied the request for asylum
Antonyms
accepted
approved
granted
allowed
permitted
authorized
confirmed
acknowledged
admitted
recognized
ratified
validated
affirmed
conceded
agreed
accepted
confirmed
verified
supported
endorsed
sanctioned
justified