deny vs hold in
hold in vs denydeny and hold in both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| deny | No | No | Yes | No |
| hold in | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
hold in is a hypernym of
deny; that is, hold in is a
word with a broader meaning than deny:
- deny: deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
- hold in: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
| deny (verb) | hold in (verb) |
|---|---|
| declare untrue; contradict | hold back; keep from being perceived by others |
| refuse to accept or believe | lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |
| refuse to recognize or acknowledge | close in |
| deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit | |
| refuse to let have | |
| refuse to grant, as of a petition or request | |
| deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure |
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