Definition for Deny (denied, -ing)

deny (denied, -ing), v. [Fr. dénier < L. dēnegāre, say no, refuse.] (webplay: can, fact, infidel, no, one's, says, shall, statement).

  1. Withhold from.
  2. Betray; fail; neglect.
  3. Contradict; disclaim; (see Genesis 18:15).
  4. Refuse to admit.
  5. Abandon; forsake; leave; (see Joshua 24:27).
  6. Disallow; forbid; prohibit; not permit.
  7. Refuse; reject.

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