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deny vs contain

contain vs deny

deny and contain both are verbs.

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

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