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Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-nahy
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈnaɪ

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Définition of denied

Origin :
  • early 14c., from Old French denoiir "deny, repudiate, withhold," from Latin denegare "to deny, reject, refuse" (source of Italian dinegarre, Spanish denegar), from de- "away" (see de-) + negare "refuse, say 'no,' " from Old Latin nec "not," from Italic base *nek- "not," from PIE root *ne- "no, not" (see un-). Related: Denied; denying.
  • verb disagree, renounce, decline
Example sentences :
  • It cannot be denied that he has often made good use of his influence.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • But the danger which arises from ignorance in the voter can not be denied.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The government admitted the distress, but denied that it was increasing.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The physical facts couldn't be denied, and beyond the physical facts I could discern nothing.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • What is left for the sovereign power to decide on, if this right be denied him?
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part IV] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • I have been accused of taking it, but have denied it, accusing no one.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • I am determined, you see, not to be denied admittance at Churchhill.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
  • It is the latent motherhood within her that has been denied its own.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • But they are gallant men and while life lasts they will not be denied.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • These were denied us, and we were told to shift for ourselves.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

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