denying

Meanings

• Verb

  Refusing to accept or agree to something

  - "He was denying any involvement in the theft."
  - "She denied the accusations made against her."

• Verb

  Negating or contradicting a statement or claim

  - "The report was denied by the committee."
  - "His denial of the allegations was not believed by many."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

affirm , confirm , allow

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Synonyms

contradict , disclaim , gainsay , refute , withsay

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with denying
dying , lying , spying , trying

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Variants

List of all variants of denying that leads to same result
denied , denies , deny , denying , denyingly , self-denying , self-denyingly , there's no denying

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to withhold' or 'to refuse'. Derived from the Old French 'denier' meaning 'to deny' or 'to refuse'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'denying' is often used in legal contexts to refer to a person's refusal to admit guilt or responsibility.

2. In some languages, the word for 'denying' is similar to the word for 'admitting'. For example, in Spanish, 'negarse' means both 'to deny' and 'to admit'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Negation: The process of denying or negating a statement or claim. In logic, it involves denying the truth of a proposition.

2. Denial: A psychological response to loss or trauma, characterized by refusing to acknowledge or accept reality.

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Culture

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In literature, denying is often used to create suspense or conflict. In art, it can represent defiance or resistance. In music, it can be used to create a sense of denial or rejection.

How to Memorize "denying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person shaking their head from side to side while saying 'no' to represent the concept of denying.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'denying' with the image of a closed door or a locked gate to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Deny, Deny, Deny' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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