refuse to admit
He refused to admit his mistake even when presented with clear evidence.
Er weigerte sich, seinen Fehler einzuräumen, selbst als ihm klare Beweise vorgelegt wurden.
sich weigern, etwas zuzugeben oder zu akzeptieren
The company refused to admit any responsibility for the data breach.
Das Unternehmen weigerte sich, eine Verantwortung für den Datenverstoß einzuräumen.
She refused to admit that she was wrong, even after the discussion.
Sie weigerte sich, einzuräumen, dass sie Unrecht hatte, selbst nach der Diskussion.
Often used in formal or legal contexts to describe denial of fault or truth.
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Common Mistake: 'Refuse to admit' vs. 'Deny'
'Refuse to admit' implies a refusal to accept the truth or responsibility, while 'deny' can also mean to state that something is not true without necessarily implying refusal. For example, 'He denied the allegations' is more neutral than 'He refused to admit the allegations.'
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Usage in Formal Contexts
In formal or legal writing, 'refuse to admit' is often used to describe a party's refusal to acknowledge fault or responsibility, especially in contracts or court proceedings.
Wortursprung
From Middle English 'refusen' (to refuse) + 'to' + 'admit' (from Latin 'admittere', meaning 'to let in' or 'to allow'). The phrase combines the Old French 'refuser' (to reject) with the Latin root of 'admit'.
Verwendungshinweise
This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written English, particularly in contexts involving conflict, accountability, or legal matters. It emphasizes a strong denial or refusal to accept responsibility.