CEFR B1

denied

verb

Meaning

Refused to grant or allow (a request or claim).

Examples

The company denied any involvement in the scandal.
She was denied access to the confidential documents.

Synonyms: rejected, refused, declined, disallowed

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denied (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈnaɪd/

Definition

Refused to grant or allow (a request or claim).

Examples

The company denied any involvement in the scandal.
She was denied access to the confidential documents.
He denied the accusations made against him.

How to Use denied

deny + noun (prepositional phrase): To refuse to admit the truth or existence of a claim, accusation, or fact. — "She denied the allegations vehemently."
deny + noun + to + infinitive (prepositional phrase): To refuse to allow someone to do something. — "He was denied the opportunity to speak."
deny + someone + something (prepositional phrase): To prevent someone from having or enjoying something. — "The war denied them basic necessities."

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