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deny vs refuse

refuse vs deny

deny is not a noun while refuse is a noun.

deny and refuse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deny No No Yes No
refuse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, deny and refuse are synonyms defined as:
  • deny and refuse: refuse to let have
deny (noun) refuse (noun)
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
deny (verb) refuse (verb)
declare untrue; contradict show unwillingness towards
refuse to accept or believe not accept as true
refuse to recognize or acknowledge refuse to let have
deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit refuse entrance or membership
refuse to let have elude, especially in a baffling way
refuse to grant, as of a petition or request resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ
deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
Difference between deny and refuse

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