Antonyms for denied

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-nahy

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈnaɪ

Definition of denied

Origin : early 14c., from Old French denoiir "deny, repudiate, withhold," from Latin denegare "to deny, reject, refuse" (source of Italian dinegarre, Spanish denegar), from de- "away" (see de-) + negare "refuse, say 'no,' " from Old Latin nec "not," from Italic base *nek- "not," from PIE root *ne- "no, not" (see un-). Related: Denied; denying.

verb disagree, renounce, decline

Example sentences :

It cannot be denied that he has often made good use of his influence.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

But the danger which arises from ignorance in the voter can not be denied.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

The government admitted the distress, but denied that it was increasing.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

The physical facts couldn't be denied, and beyond the physical facts I could discern nothing.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

What is left for the sovereign power to decide on, if this right be denied him?
Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part IV] » by Benedict of Spinoza

I have been accused of taking it, but have denied it, accusing no one.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

I am determined, you see, not to be denied admittance at Churchhill.
Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen

It is the latent motherhood within her that has been denied its own.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

But they are gallant men and while life lasts they will not be denied.
Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes

These were denied us, and we were told to shift for ourselves.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

Synonyms for denied

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