deny
verb (used with object)
to state that (something declared or believed to be true) is not true.
denies
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present tense formof deny (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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She denies wrongdoing, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation questioned the veracity of the felon’s account and closed its inquiry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
He denies the charges, as does a second suspect who is fighting extradition from Croatia.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Roman Abramovich's lawyers say their "client denies all the allegations made against him".
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
The government denies that, and says its policies are focused on the progress of all Indians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
“Nobody denies that the Romany people need a permanent place of abode.”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
