denied

American  

[dih-nahyd] / dɪˈnaɪd /

adjective

1. held or declared to be untrue.

   As of now, all they have is a denied accusation with no actual evidence and no police report.

2. refused or not granted.

   Failure to comply with these requirements may lead to a denied application.

3. being someone to whom a request or desire, permission or authorization, etc., is not granted.

   All clients may access this network group, unless they are specifically named on the list of denied clients.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of deny.

Other Word Forms

• undenied adjective

Etymology

Origin of denied

deny ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

In 1993 it denied inspectors access to camouflaged nuclear sites, leaving the world to guess whether it had separated plutonium for bombs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He previously reported having “good talks” and “great progress” with Iran, which the country has denied happening.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Cambodia has denied suggestions its government is complicit.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The Isle of Man Immigration Service acknowledged the recent case in China where a Manx passport holder was denied entry.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

To his friends, though, Bobby denied that there was a romantic relationship with Miyoko, who was two years younger than him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Related Words

• dropped
• jilted