denied; denying; denies
1
: to declare (something) to be untrue
They denied the allegations.
2
: to refuse to admit or acknowledge (something) : disavow
denied responsibility for the vandalism
3
a
: to give a negative answer to
denying the petitioners
b
: to refuse to grant
deny a request
was denied a refund
c
: to restrain (oneself) from gratification of desires
unwilling to deny himself the foods that he loves
4
: to refuse to accept the existence, truth, or validity of
There's no denying her expertise.
You can't deny that he's a good singer.
5
medical
: to report or note the absence of (a symptom)
The patient denies pruritus …—David A. Fisher
6
archaic
: decline
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