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Meaning of Deny
The primary meaning of the word "deny" is to refuse to accept or acknowledge something.
Definitions
- To refuse to accept or acknowledge something as true or valid
- To refuse to give or grant something, such as a request or a claim
- To refuse to admit or confess to something, such as a fault or a crime
Etymology of Deny
The word "deny" comes from the Old French word "denier", which is derived from the Latin word "denegare", meaning "to refuse" or "to deny"
The word has been used in English since the 13th century, initially with the meaning of "to refuse" or "to reject", and later with the additional meaning of "to refuse to acknowledge or accept"
Example Uses
- The company denies any wrongdoing in the scandal
- She denies having any knowledge of the plan
- He denied the allegations of misconduct