deny
Translation
to deny, to refuse, to reject
Examples
He denied the accusation.
He denied the accusation.
They denied him access to the file.
They denied him access to the file.
She denied knowing anything about it.
She denied knowing anything about it.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to state that (sth.) is not true He denied the accusation.
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to refuse to give (sth.) to (sb.) They denied him access to the file.
((-ing)) to state that you have not done (sth.) He denied taking the money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: refuse, reject, contradict; Antonyms: admit, confess, accept
Etymology
From Latin 'denegare', from 'de-' (away, completely) + 'negare' (to say no).
Memory Tips
Think of saying 'de-no' to something, to completely say no.