denied
Pronunciation: [dɪˈnaɪd]
Word
Context: "refusal"
(verb) to say that something is not true or to refuse to accept something. If someone denies something, they are saying it didn't happen or they didn’t do it.
Example
She denied the accusation and said she did nothing wrong.
Example
He didn't deny what happened; he admitted to everything.
Example
Did you deny that you forgot your homework?
Context: "access"
(verb) to refuse to allow someone to have something or to go somewhere. If someone is denied something, it means they are not given permission to access it.
Example
The child was denied entry to the amusement park because he was too young.
Example
He was not denied access to the library, so he could go in and read.
Example
Why were they denied permission to play outside?
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