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| contest |
to challenge, deny, or dispute. [1/5 definitions] |
| contradict |
to assert the opposite of; deny the truth of. [1/4 definitions] |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. [1/2 definitions] |
| deprive |
to prevent from having or enjoying; deny. [1/2 definitions] |
| disallow |
to deny the truth or validity of. [1/2 definitions] |
| disavow |
to deny any knowledge of, responsibility for, or connection with; disclaim. [3 definitions] |
| disbelieve |
to withhold belief; deny. [1/2 definitions] |
| disclaim |
to deny (as any knowledge of, responsibility for, or connection with). [2/4 definitions] |
| disown |
to deny a relationship with or ownership of; repudiate. |
| forswear |
to deny or repudiate forcefully or under oath. [1/3 definitions] |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. [1/2 definitions] |
| lay (something) to rest |
to authoritatively confirm or deny something such as a rumor. [1/2 definitions] |
| negate |
to deny the correctness or existence of. [1/2 definitions] |
| negative |
to deny approval to; negate; veto. [1/14 definitions] |
| put off |
to deny the satisfaction of someone's request; cause (someone) to make continued attempts to receive an answer, payment, or the like; [1/3 definitions] |
| refute |
to deny the truth of. [1/2 definitions] |
| undeniable |
impossible to deny or dispute; irrefutable. [1/2 definitions] |
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