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Thursday, December 18
deny v.t.

Definition: 1. to state that (something declared) is not true. 2. to refuse to agree or accede to: to deny a petition. 3. to withhold something from, or refuse to grant a request of.

Example: I deny the charges; I did not cut down that cherry tree.

Synonyms: challenge, refuse


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