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denied

/dɪˈnaɪd/

Meanings
  • verb

    Refused or not granted (something that was asked for or expected)


Pronunciation
  1. /dɪˈnaɪd/



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Antonyms

affirm , confirm , allow
Synonyms

contradict , disclaim , gainsay , refute , withsay
Rhymes
Words rhyming with denied
died , tide , ride , tide , cide , side
Variants
List of all variants of denied that leads to same result
denied , denies , deny , denying , denyingly
Forms
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denies, denied, denying, deniable


Etymology
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From Old French 'denier' meaning 'to deny' or 'refuse'


Trivia
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  1. The word 'denied' appears in the title of the 1954 film 'The Night of the Hunter', in which a stepfather denies his stepchildren the truth about their father's hidden treasure.


Related Concepts
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  1. Refusal: The act of declining or rejecting a request or proposal

  2. Rejection: The act of refusing to accept or consider something


Culture
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In literature, 'denied' is often used to describe the feeling of disappointment, sadness, or anger when one's request or desire is not met. In art, it can symbolize rejection or the struggle against denial. In music, it can be used as a theme in songs about heartbreak or unrequited love.

How to Memorize "denied"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person being denied something they wanted or expected, such as a promotion at work or a request for a favor.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'denied' with feelings of disappointment, sadness, or anger.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Denied means Disappointment and Nasty Endings' to remember the meaning of the word.


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