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negar — meaning in English

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English meaning

deny verb To state that something is not true.
forbid verb To order someone not to do something; to prohibit.
refute verb To prove that a claim or argument is false or wrong.

Senses

negar is used for these senses in English:

deny (transitive) To assert that something is not true.
forbid (transitive) To disallow; to proscribe.
refute (transitive, proscribed) To deny the truth or correctness of (something).

deny — full definition

verb To state that something is not true.
verb To refuse to give someone something they want or ask for.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

proibir refutar desmentir