To deny
Example: She denies responsibility for the mistake
Definition
"To deny" means to refuse to accept, believe, or admit the truth or existence of something. It often involves rejecting responsibility, claims, or accusations, as in the example phrase, 'She denies responsibility for the mistake.'
Etymology
The word "to deny" comes from the Latin 'denegare,' which means 'to refuse' or 'to say no.' It combines 'de-' (meaning 'away') and 'negare' (meaning 'to say no'). Did you know? The term has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to indicate refusal or rejection.
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"To deny" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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