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deny

Ngoại động từ
Số nhiều: nullQuá khứ: deniedPhân từ 2: deniedV-ing: denyingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

This word carries a heavy weight of contradiction and resistance. It is frequently used in legal, political, and formal contexts where the stakes of truth and falsehood are high. The act of denying is often seen as a defensive maneuver to protect oneself from guilt or liability. When used to refuse a request, it suggests a position of power or authority. The person denying the request holds the key to a resource or right, making the act a formal exercise of control rather than a casual refusal.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To state that something is not true.

"He continued to deny the allegations."

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To refuse to grant or allow something.

"The prisoner was denied access to a lawyer."

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To refuse to admit the truth or existence of something.

"She denied knowing the secret."

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