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denied

/dɪˈnaɪd/

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verb

To disallow or reject.

Examples :

"I wanted to go to the party, but I was denied."

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To assert that something is not true.

Examples :

"Everyone knows he committed the crime, but he still denies it."

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(ditransitive) To refuse to give or grant something to someone.

Examples :

"My father denied me a good education."

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To take something away from someone; to deprive of.

Examples :

"The teacher denied the student's request for extra credit. "

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To prevent from scoring.

Examples :

"The goalie denied the striker's shot, keeping the score tied. "

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To disclaim connection with, responsibility for, etc.; to refuse to acknowledge; to disown; to abjure; to disavow.

Examples :

"The suspect denied knowing anything about the stolen car. "

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To refuse (to do or accept something).

Examples :

"The restaurant denied our request for a table because it was fully booked. "

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