Synonyms for Deny
Definition of deny
verb
- declare untrue; contradict; "He denied the allegations"; "She denied that she had taken money"
- refuse to accept or believe; "He denied his fatal illness"
- refuse to grant, as of a petition or request; "The dean denied the students' request for more physics courses"; "the prisoners were denied the right to exercise for more than 2 hours a day"
2 synonyms found
Writing tips for "deny"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like refuse, traverse can replace "deny" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Deny" in song lyrics
See how deny is used in real songs:
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"Yeah we very different that I cant deny"
69 Boyz — Freak Ya Down 2 Da Bass -
"But rapid fire, so real you can't deny"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Oh God -
"Don't Deny"
Beast 1333 — America