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bestride

verb

full

deny

verb

Definitions of deny

English

to not admit that you have done something, have knowledge of something or are responsible for something

A maintenance supervisor has appeared in court to deny responsibility for the death of a worker killed by an express train.

English

to not allow someone to have or to do something

There is no way of confirming the reports as independent journalists are denied access to the war zone.

English

to say that something is not true

The two men deny being involved in a conspiracy to smuggle drugs.