Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hold on | No | No | Yes | No |
deny | No | No | Yes | No |
hold on (verb) | deny (verb) |
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be persistent, refuse to stop | declare untrue; contradict |
stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments | refuse to accept or believe |
hold the phone line open | refuse to recognize or acknowledge |
hold firmly | deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit |
retain possession of | refuse to let have |
refuse to grant, as of a petition or request | |
deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure |