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Meaning of denies
The primary meaning of the word "denies" is to refuse to admit or acknowledge something.
Etymology of denies
The word "denies" comes from the Old French word "denier", which is derived from the Latin word "denegare", meaning "to deny" or "to refuse".
The word has been used in the English language since the 13th century, and its meaning has remained relatively consistent over time.
Synonyms
contradicts
rejects
refutes
disputes
repudiates
negates
disavows
disclaims
renounces
abjures
repels
opposes
resists
withstands
gainsays
controverts
confutes
disproves
dismisses
spurns
declines
refuses
withholds
balks
demurs
hesitates
wavers
fluctuates
vacillates
equivocates
prevaricates
dissents
differs
deviates
diverges
Definitions
- Refuse to admit or acknowledge something
- * Refuse to give or grant something
- * Refuse to recognize or accept the validity of something
Usage Examples
- The company denies any wrongdoing in the scandal.
- * She denies having any knowledge of the plan.
- * He denies the allegations of misconduct.