verb
denied
dih-NYDE
Denied (verb) means past tense and past participle of deny: to have refused to grant or allow something that was asked for. Example: “His visa application was denied without explanation.”
verb
1
Past tense and past participle of deny: to have refused to grant or allow something that was asked for.
"His visa application was denied without explanation."
"The insurer denied the claim on the grounds of a pre-existing condition."
2
Past tense and past participle of deny: to have stated that something is not true.
"She denied any knowledge of the payments."
"He has consistently denied the allegations."
adjective
1
Refused, or kept from someone who wanted or was entitled to it.
"Denied claims can be appealed within thirty days."
"Denied access to her own records, she went to a solicitor."
How to use denied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSaid no to, or said it wasn't true.
When to use it
Neutral; extremely common in legal, insurance and news writing.
Memory tip
Deny takes a direct object, not a to-infinitive: he denied taking the money, not he denied to take it.
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Easily confused with
rejected
refuted
denied vs declined
Common pairings
denied entry
claim denied
flatly denied
access denied
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Etymology
From Old French denier, from Latin denegare 'to refuse, say no', from de- 'completely' plus negare 'to say no'.
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What is the difference between denied and rejected?
Denied normally answers a request or an accusation: a request is denied, an allegation is denied. Rejected is broader and applies to things offered or submitted, such as a manuscript, a transplant organ or a bank card.
What does it mean if my claim was denied?
It means the insurer or agency reviewed it and refused to pay or approve it. A denial is a decision, not the end of the matter, and most systems allow you to appeal or resubmit with more evidence.
What is the meaning of denied?
"denied" (verb) means past tense and past participle of deny: to have refused to grant or allow something that was asked for.
What is another word for denied?
Other words for "denied" include refused, rejected, turned down, declined, disputed, contradicted.
