Deny
Verb
UK
/dɪˈnaɪ/
US
/dɪˈnaɪ/
Definition
To say something is not true, or to refuse permission.
Example
"She denied the rumour."
"The company denied responsibility for the mistake, claiming it was caused by another supplier."
"He denied entry to the visitors because the museum was already closed for the day."
Explanation
Deny means to say that something is not true or to refuse something. For example, if someone is accused of breaking a window, they might deny it and say they didn’t do it. Deny can also mean refusing a request, like a bank denying a loan. It can be about rejecting truth, refusing permission, or saying “no” to something. For instance, “The child denied eating the cake” means he/she said they didn’t eat it.