deny

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to refuse to give someone something they have asked for or need.

v. to refuse to grant a request, right, or privilege to someone. Often used ditransitively.

日本語:拒む※

“The bank decided to deny his application for a loan because of his poor credit history.”

“The court ruled that the state could not deny citizens the right to peaceful assembly under the current constitution.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports

v. to stop an opponent from getting a point or a goal in a game.

v. to successfully defend against an opponent's attempt to score or advance.

日本語:拒む※

“The goalkeeper made a brilliant save to deny the striker a last-minute goal.”

“The defensive line worked tirelessly to deny the visiting team any significant space in the final third of the pitch.”

C1 · Advanced Formal · Literary

v. to say that you have no connection with someone or that you do not support them anymore.

v. to refuse to acknowledge a connection with or responsibility for someone or something; to disavow.

“In the story, the man denied his old friends once he became wealthy and famous.”

“The senator was forced to deny his former associates after the scandal broke, fearing the political fallout would ruin his career.”