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Meaning of denying
The primary meaning of "denying" is to refuse to acknowledge or accept the existence, truth, or value of something.
Etymology of denying
The word "denying" comes from the Old French word "denier", which means "to deny" or "to refuse", and is derived from the Latin word "denegare", which means "to deny" or "to refuse"
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to express refusal, rejection, or negation
Synonyms
refuting
contradicting
gainsaying
disclaiming
repudiating
rejecting
dismissing
negating
disavowing
renouncing
abjuring
forswearing
disowning
repelling
rebutting
opposing
resisting
protesting
objecting
dissenting
disagreeing
withholding
concealing
hiding
disguising
distorting
misrepresenting
deceiving
misleading
confuting
confounding
Definitions
- To refuse to acknowledge or accept the existence, truth, or value of something
- * To refuse to give or grant something
- * To refuse to admit or confess something, especially a fault or wrongdoing
Usage Examples
- She denied any involvement in the scandal
- * He denied the allegations of misconduct
- * The company denied responsibility for the environmental damage
Antonyms
affirming
confirming
admitting
acknowledging
accepting
granting
allowing
permitting
conceding
agreeing
confessing
owning
avowing
professing
declaring
stating
testifying
verifying
validating