deny

Definition

Examples

The manager denied that the project would be late.

Word Family

Synonyms

• refuteoverthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
• rejectthe person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

Collocations

• Easy deny the allegation
  to deny the allegation, meaning to declare untrue; contradict
• Medium deny access to the building
  to deny access to the building, meaning to declare untrue; contradict
• Hard vehemently deny involvement in fraud
  describing vehemently deny involvement in fraud (in a vehement manner)
• Very Hard deny justice through procedural delays
  to deny justice through procedural delays, meaning to declare untrue; contradict