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DENY

(verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Deny.

How to pronounce deny:

US

Deny - as a verb

Declare untrue; contradict

Example: "He denied the allegations"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contradictcontravenenegate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
admit

Refuse to accept or believe

Example: "He denied his fatal illness"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disownrenouncerepudiate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

Example: "The dean denied the students' request for more physics courses"

Refuse to let have

Example: "She denies me every pleasure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold onkeep
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
allow

Deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

Example: "She denied herself wine and spirits"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abnegate

Deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
traverse

Refuse to recognize or acknowledge

Example: "Peter denied jesus"

Example Sentences

"She will deny any involvement in the crime."
"He cannot deny the fact that he was there that night."
"I deny having ever said that."
"They will deny your request for a refund."
"They strongly deny any involvement in the conspiracy."
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Word Game Points

Is DENY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deny is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DENY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DENY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deny is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DENY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DENY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deny is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DENY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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