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contain vs deny

deny vs contain

contain and deny both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contain No No Yes No
deny No No Yes No
As verbs, deny is a hyponym of contain; that is, deny is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contain:
  • contain: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  • deny: deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
contain (verb) deny (verb)
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of declare untrue; contradict
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits refuse to accept or believe
include or contain; have as a component refuse to recognize or acknowledge
be divisible by deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
contain or hold; have within refuse to let have
be capable of holding or containing refuse to grant, as of a petition or request
deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
Difference between contain and deny

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