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Synonyms of deny

13 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for deny is contradict. Other synonyms of deny are refute, disclaim and gainsay. The opposite of deny is grant.

Synonyms and similar words for deny

verbTo assert that something is not true.

  • contradictTo deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
  • disclaimTo completely renounce claims to; to deny ownership of or responsibility for.
  • gainsayTo say something in contradiction to.
  • refuteTo deny the truth or correctness of (something); to reject or disagree with an accusation.
  • withsayTo contradict or deny.

verbTo disclaim connection with, responsibility for, etc.; to refuse to acknowledge; to disown; to...

  • forswearTo renounce or deny something, especially under oath.
  • renounceTo decline further association with someone or something, disown.
  • abjureTo solemnly reject (someone or something); to abandon (someone or something) forever; to disavow, to disclaim, to...
  • disavowTo strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.
  • disownTo repudiate any connection to; to renounce.
  • repudiateTo reject the truth or validity of; to deny.
  • wash one's hands of
  • forsay archaicTo forbid; to renounce.

Opposite of deny

verbTo disallow or reject.

verbTo assert that something is not true.

Meaning of deny

  1. verb To disallow or reject.
  2. verb To assert that something is not true.
  3. verb To refuse to give or grant something to someone.

Full definition of deny

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Questions about synonyms of deny

What is another word for deny?
Deny has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as contradict, refute, disclaim and gainsay.
What is the opposite of deny?
The opposite of deny is grant. Other antonyms of deny are allow.
What does deny mean?
Deny means to disallow or reject.

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