deny

//dɪˈnaɪ//
B2Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Verb

denyInfinitive
denyPresent tense
deniedPast tense
deniedPast participle
denyingPresent participle
deniesThird-person singular
1

to state that something is not true or that you did not do something

He denied stealing the money.

2

to refuse to give or allow something to someone

The company denied him access to the confidential files.

3

to refuse to admit or acknowledge something

He denied any involvement in the crime.