deny
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di
ny
ˈnaɪ
nai
British pronunciation
/dɪnˈa‌ɪ/

Definición y significado de "deny"en inglés

to deny
01

negar

to refuse to admit the truth or existence of something
Transitive: to deny an action
to deny definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The accused continued to deny any involvement in the theft, despite the evidence.
El acusado continuó negando cualquier participación en el robo, a pesar de la evidencia.
The student had to deny cheating on the exam, insisting on the fairness of their answers.
El estudiante tuvo que negar haber hecho trampa en el examen, insistiendo en la equidad de sus respuestas.
02

negar, desmentir

to reject or refute the truth or existence of something
Transitive: to deny truth or existence of something
to deny definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
Despite the overwhelming evidence, he continued to deny the reality of climate change.
A pesar de la abrumadora evidencia, continuó negando la realidad del cambio climático.
He denied the possibility of life on other planets, arguing that Earth is unique in its ability to sustain life.
Él negó la posibilidad de vida en otros planetas, argumentando que la Tierra es única en su capacidad para sustentar la vida.
03

rechazar, negarse a aceptar

to refuse or reject someone's request, claim, or access to something
Transitive: to deny a request or claim
to deny definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The store manager had to deny the return without a receipt.
El gerente de la tienda tuvo que negar la devolución sin recibo.
The restaurant may deny entry to patrons without a reservation during peak hours.
El restaurante puede negar la entrada a los clientes sin reserva durante las horas pico.
04

privarse, negarse

to restrain oneself from having something
Ditransitive: to deny oneself something desired or pleasurable
to deny definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
Despite craving chocolate, she denied herself the sweet treat in order to stick to her diet.
A pesar de anhelar chocolate, se negó el dulce placer para mantenerse en su dieta.
He denied himself the luxury of buying new clothes until he had saved enough money for a vacation.
Se negó el lujo de comprar ropa nueva hasta que ahorró suficiente dinero para unas vacaciones.
05

negar, rechazar

to refuse to grant a permission to someone
Ditransitive: to deny sb a permission
example
Ejemplos
The teacher denied Samantha an extension on her assignment because she had missed the deadline.
El profesor negó a Samantha una prórroga en su tarea porque había perdido el plazo.
The receptionist denied the visitor access to the building because they did n't have a valid ID.
El recepcionista negó el acceso al edificio al visitante porque no tenía una identificación válida.
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