is denied

[ɪz dɪˈnaɪd]
verb phrase
é negado/é recusado
1. to refuse to give or allow something; to state that something is not true
His request is denied by the manager.
Seu pedido é negado pelo gerente.
2. to refuse to admit or acknowledge something
The fact is denied by the authorities.
O fato é negado pelas autoridades.
3. to refuse someone access to something
Entry is denied to unauthorized personnel.
A entrada é negada a pessoal não autorizado.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'is denied' is commonly used in formal, legal, and administrative settings such as visa applications, court proceedings, and institutional policies. In Brazil, it appears frequently in bureaucratic documents and official communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is refusedis rejectedis disallowedis prohibited
Antonyms / Antônimos
is grantedis approvedis allowedis permitted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é negado/é recusado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
é negado
Formal business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
é recusado
Common in informal speech
Portugal
é negado/é recusado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, formal contexts preferred

Related Words

denydenialdenieddenies

Related Idioms & Phrases

access is denied
permission is denied
bail is denied
the request is denied
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