deny

The word “deny” has 2 syllables: de-ny

It's pronounced as /dɪˈnaɪ/

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In the thesaurus, “deny” has 52 synonyms and 46 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deny along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deny

Antonyms for deny

Meanings of deny

verb
1. To disallow or reject.
2. To assert that something is not true.
3. (ditransitive) To refuse to give or grant something to someone.
4. To take something away from someone; to deprive of.
5. To prevent from scoring.
6. To disclaim connection with, responsibility for, etc.; to refuse to acknowledge; to disown; to abjure; to disavow.
7. To refuse (to do or accept something).

Example Sentences

She refused to deny that she had made a mistake.
He could no longer deny the truth after seeing the evidence.
The company did not deny the claims about unsafe working conditions.
It is difficult to deny that technology has changed our daily lives.
He tried to deny his involvement, but the witnesses proved otherwise.

On this page you'll find 98 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deny, such as: OK, abdicate, abjure, accept, accord, acknowledge, acquiesce.

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