Word
denying
Phoneticsdeny·ing
US/dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
UK/dɪnˈaɪɪŋ/
Definitions
01saying something is false
B1 · Intermediate
v. saying that a statement or accusation is not true.
v. stating that an allegation or reported fact is untrue; the present participle of the transitive verb 'deny'.
“The suspect is still denying any involvement in the robbery.”
“Despite the overwhelming forensic evidence presented by the prosecution, the defendant persisted in denying his presence at the scene of the crime.”
Usage
Often followed by a noun phrase or a gerund (-ing form).
Pitfall
He is denying to have stolen the money.
He is denying stealing the money.
The verb 'deny' is followed by a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive with 'to'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02refusing a request
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. refusing to let someone have something or do something.
v. refusing to grant a request or withholding access to a privilege or resource.
“The bank is denying her a loan because of her poor credit history.”
“By denying the refugees entry at the border, the local authorities faced significant criticism from international human rights organisations.”
Usage
Can take a double object (denying someone something).
Synonyms
03the act of denial
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of saying no to something or refusing to admit the truth.
n. the action of declaring something to be untrue or the act of withholding something.
“His constant denying of the facts made it impossible to solve the problem.”
“The persistent denying of basic civil liberties eventually led to a widespread public uprising against the regime.”
Usage
Often followed by 'of' when used as a gerundive noun.
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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