denied
The manager denied his request for a raise.
The manager refused to approve his request for more money.
To state that something is not true
She denied stealing the money.
She claimed that she did not steal the money.
Often used in legal or accusatory contexts.
To refuse to give or allow something
His visa application was denied.
His request for a visa was rejected.
Common in administrative, legal, or formal requests.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'denied' in formal writing or serious situations. In casual conversation, 'said no' or 'refused' is more common.
Gold Rule
Transitive Verb
'Deny' is a transitive verb; it must be followed by an object (e.g., 'He denied the rumor', not 'He denied about the rumor').
Word Origin
From Old French 'denier' and Latin 'denegare' (to deny), from 'ne' (not) + 'negare' (to deny).
Usage Notes
Use 'denied' when someone actively rejects a claim or refuses a request. It is stronger than 'disagreed'.