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denying
[dɪˈnaɪɪŋ]
verb (gerund/present participle)
negando
1.
refusing to admit the truth or existence of something
He is denying all accusations against him.
Ele está negando todas as acusações contra ele.
2.
refusing to give or allow something to someone
The court is denying his request for bail.
O tribunal está negando seu pedido de liberdade provisória.
3.
refusing to acknowledge or accept something as true
She is denying the obvious facts.
Ela está negando os fatos óbvios.
Synonyms
refusing
rejecting
disavowing
disclaiming
contradicting
Antonyms
admitting
accepting
confirming
acknowledging
granting
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
negando
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
negando
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
negando
standard usage
Portugal
negando
standard usage, also 'a negar' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
in denial
denying oneself
there's no denying
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