deny

bestreiten, leugnen

Sagen, dass etwas nicht wahr ist oder nicht geschehen ist.

In einfachem Englisch: To say that something is not true or did not happen.

• He denied the story.
• She denies knowing anything about the missing keys.
• They denied that anyone had been hurt.

So benutzt man es: deny doing something (She denied taking the money.); deny that… (He denied that he had seen the letter.)

Synonyme: reject, dispute

Gegenteile: admit, confirm

Häufige Wendungen: deny a claim, deny doing something, deny responsibility, deny a rumour

verweigern, vorenthalten

Verhindern, dass jemand etwas bekommt oder tut, was er möchte.

In einfachem Englisch: To prevent someone from having something or doing something they want.

• They denied us access.
• The injury denied him a place on the team.
• No child should be denied an education.

So benutzt man es: deny someone something (The club denied him entry.); be denied something (She was denied the chance to explain.)

Synonyme: withhold, refuse

Gegenteile: grant, allow

Häufige Wendungen: deny someone something, deny access, deny someone entry

ablehnen, verweigern

Eine Bitte oder einen Antrag ablehnen oder keine Erlaubnis für etwas geben.

In einfachem Englisch: To refuse to accept a request or give permission for something.

• The judge denied the request.
• Her visa application was denied.
• Why did they deny permission for the concert?

Synonyme: reject, refuse, turn down

Gegenteile: approve, accept

Häufige Wendungen: deny a request, deny an application, deny permission