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be denied
[bi dɪˈnaɪd]
verb
ser negado
1.
to be refused or rejected; to not be allowed or granted something
She was denied access to the building.
Ela foi negada o acesso ao prédio.
2.
to have something withheld or not given to you
He was denied the promotion he deserved.
Ele foi negada a promoção que merecia.
3.
to be contradicted or declared untrue
The allegations were denied by the spokesperson.
As alegações foram negadas pelo porta-voz.
Synonyms
be refused
be rejected
be withheld
be declined
Antonyms
be granted
be allowed
be approved
be accepted
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser negado
Most common form in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
ser negado
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'ter negado'
São Paulo
ser negado
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
ser negado
Standard European Portuguese form
Related Idioms & Phrases
be denied the chance
be denied bail
be denied entry
be denied justice
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