denying
Denying (noun) means the act of saying something is not true, or refusing to admit to it. Example: “His constant denying of the accusation only made people more suspicious.”
How to use denying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefusing to accept or admit that something is true.
Word forms
denyings plural
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His constant _____ of the accusation only made people more suspicious.
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What does “denying” mean?
The word “denying” means the act of saying something is not true, or refusing to admit to it. In plain terms, refusing to accept or admit that something is true.
How do you pronounce “denying”?
“Denying” is pronounced dih-NEYE-ihng (/dəˈnaɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “denying” in a sentence?
Here is “denying” used in a sentence: “His constant denying of the accusation only made people more suspicious.”
What part of speech is “denying”?
“Denying” is a noun.
Is “denying” a common word?
“Denying” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between denying and refusing?
Denying means stating that something is not true or rejecting a claim or accusation. Refusing means declining to do or give something, so you deny a fact but refuse a request; the two describe different kinds of rejection.
What is the difference between denying and lying?
Denying is asserting that something is not true, which may be honest if the person genuinely believes it. Lying is deliberately stating something known to be false, so a denial can be truthful, while a lie is intentionally deceptive.
What is the difference between 'denying' something and being 'in denial'?
Denying something is the active act of saying it is not true or refusing to admit it. Being 'in denial' is a psychological state in which someone refuses to accept a painful truth, often without openly arguing against it.