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hold in vs deny

deny vs hold in

hold in and deny both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hold in No No Yes No
deny No No Yes No
As verbs, deny is a hyponym of hold in; that is, deny is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold in:
  • hold in: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  • deny: deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
hold in (verb) deny (verb)
hold back; keep from being perceived by others declare untrue; contradict
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits refuse to accept or believe
close in refuse to recognize or acknowledge
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
Difference between hold in and deny

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