DENIES Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

denies

verb

present tense third-person singular of deny

as in refutes

to declare not to be true the congressman denied all charges of wrongdoing

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as in refuses

to be unwilling to grant the director denied access to the top secret files to all but those with a need to know

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as in rejects

to refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility in a futile attempt to get out of the contract, he even denied his own signature

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Recent Examples of denies But that’s not the case for a worker who sues an insurer that denies coverage for their health condition. — Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 The group denies that the consecration is a rejection of Leo’s authority or a challenge to his power. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 Ultimately, the novel is about reclaiming power in a world that often denies women the clarity or even the permission to name what happened to them. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 June 2026 The Kremlin denies these strikes have resulted in economic repercussions but oil refinery output has declined. — Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 27 June 2026 This is demeaning, unfair, and dangerous to women and girls, and denies women and girls the equal opportunity to participate and excel in competitive sports. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 That agreement set a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran's nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies. — Arkansas Online, 27 June 2026 Lozano denies mass immigration fraud Angelo Calfo, an attorney representing Lozano, said clients were expected to review their applications before signing and blamed them for any false statements. — Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 The Compton native and former Pro Bowl player, married to ex-‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ cast member Annemarie Wiley, denies any physical altercation. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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This research refutes arguments by figures like Stephen Miller, who advocate for reduced immigration.

— Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Four fisher people from Indonesia’s Pari Island filed a legal complaint in 2023 against the Swiss construction company Holcim, which refutes their assertion that its climate change-causing emissions threaten their homes and livelihoods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of refutes

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Despite the seriocomic set-up, as Vibeke gets more unstable, Mengel refuses to play her irrationality for laughs, instead taking the more difficult route of earnestness.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026
Out of loyalty to her father, Rhaenyra refuses, eventually deciding to send him north to the Wall.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of refuses

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Previous controversy While the Missouri Young Republicans group rejects the core of the allegations, the lawsuit isn’t the first time a young Republican organization has courted controversy.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Over the decades of Catcher’s fame, the novel has gained a reputation as the tale of a teenager who rejects nearly everything.

— Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Definition of rejects

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Many international students pay full tuition, turning them an increasingly important source of revenue as domestic enrollment declines.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Alan Jackson declines comment With that, the judge left the bench, taking no comment or questions from the lawyers present.

— Kristina Rex, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of declines

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Everyone quoted in the book ultimately disavows those rumors, including Yetnikoff.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
However, what if the board later disavows the director’s action, leaving the director personally exposed to that contract liability?

— Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025

Definition of disavows

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The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026
That letter, referenced in the Brandeis Center complaint, criticizes the APA for failing to discipline a former division president, Lara Sheehi, for various incendiary comments about Zionism.

— Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026

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