deny

否定する

あることが本当ではない、または起こらなかったと言う。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： deny doing something (She denied taking the money.); deny that… (He denied that he had seen the letter.)

類義語： reject, dispute

反対語： admit, confirm

よく使う表現： deny a claim, deny doing something, deny responsibility, deny a rumour

与えない、拒む

人が欲しいものを得たり、したいことをしたりするのを妨げる。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： deny someone something (The club denied him entry.); be denied something (She was denied the chance to explain.)

類義語： withhold, refuse

反対語： grant, allow

よく使う表現： deny someone something, deny access, deny someone entry

却下する、拒否する

願いや申請を受け入れない、または許可を出さない。

やさしい英語で： 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?

類義語： reject, refuse, turn down

反対語： approve, accept

よく使う表現： deny a request, deny an application, deny permission