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."

Synonyms of denied

Words with a similar meaning to denied:

• rejected
• refused
• declined
• disallowed

Antonyms of denied

Words with the opposite meaning to denied:

• granted
• accepted
• approved

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