denied

Definitions

Refused to grant, agree to, or allow something requested or desired.

Stated that one does not believe a statement or allegation is true.

Refused to admit or acknowledge the existence, truth, or validity of something.

Examples

The manager denied the request for an extended vacation.

He denied having any knowledge of the missing documents.

Synonyms

refused rejected declined disallowed withheld repudiated negated

Antonyms

accepted granted allowed approved admitted confirmed affirmed