deny · verb T /dɪˈnɑɪ/
Word family
Nouns: denial
Adjectives: undeniable
Verbs: deny
Adverbs: undeniably
deny (NOT TRUE)
B2 to say that something is not true
Dictionary examples:
Neil denies that he broke the window, but I'm sure he did.
Neil denies breaking the window.
Learner example:
We cannot deny that technology has changed our lives. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)
deny (REFUSE)
B2 to not allow someone to have or do something
Dictionary examples:
Her request for time off work was denied.
No one should be denied a good education.
I was denied the opportunity of learning French in school.
Learner example:
Should wild animals be kept in cages, and denied their freedom so that we can have the pleasure of watching them at zoos? (First Certificate in English; B2; Swedish)
