leugnen
Translation
to deny, to disavow, to repudiate
Examples
Er leugnet die Anschuldigungen.
He denies the accusations.
Es lässt sich nicht leugnen, dass es ein Problem gibt.
It cannot be denied that there is a problem.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to deny sth. He denies the fact.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bestreiten, abstreiten; Antonyms: zugeben, gestehen
Etymology
From Old High German 'lougnen', related to the German word 'Lüge' (lie).
Memory Tips
Connect 'leugnen' with 'Lüge' (lie). To deny something is to claim it's a lie.