Antonyms for acknowledging

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ak-nol-ij

Phonetic Transcription : ækˈnɒl ɪdʒ

Definition of acknowledging

Origin : 1550s, a blend of Middle English aknow (from Old English oncnawan "understand," from on + cnawan "recognize;" see know) and Middle English knowlechen "admit, acknowledge" (c.1200; see knowledge). In the merger, a parasitic -c- slipped in, so that while the kn- became a simple "n" sound (as in know), the -c- stepped up to preserve, in this word, the ancient "kn-" sound. Related: Acknowledged; acknowledging.

verb verbally recognize authority
verb admit truth or reality of something
verb verbally recognize receipt of something

Example sentences :

But Mr. Gladstone, while acknowledging the compliment, declined because of his age.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

She took my hand: It is my part evermore, said she, to be of the acknowledging side.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

This is not altogether the fact, though I for one see no shame in acknowledging the likeness.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

Weedon Scott patted him, and his throat rumbled an acknowledging growl.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

But even in acknowledging this she reserved to herself an alternative.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

And yet you were acknowledging a little while ago that knowledge is not the same as opinion?
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

In any case I must lose no time in acknowledging this mark of favor.
Extract from : « The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever

"I intended to," said the deacon, not acknowledging his claim.
Extract from : « The Cash Boy » by Horatio Alger Jr.

It would be tantamount to acknowledging she was for sale but that he hadn't the price.
Extract from : « The Paliser case » by Edgar Saltus

The stranger was on his feet, bowing and acknowledging the introduction of Mr. Burke.
Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1920 » by Various

Synonyms for acknowledging

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