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denying

/dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does denying mean?

verb

To refuse to accept or acknowledge the truth or existence of something. To deny something is to say that it is not true or real.

Example

"She denied any involvement in the scandal, but the evidence suggested otherwise."

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