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    Negaba (en. Denied)

    /neˈɣaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To reject the existence, reality, or truth of something.
    He denied having been at the crime scene.
    Él negaba que hubiera estado en el lugar del crimen.
    Not to accept something as true or valid.
    The company denied the allegations of fraud.
    La empresa negaba las acusaciones de fraude.
    To refute or contradict what has been said.
    She denied having seen her friend at the party.
    Ella negaba haber visto a su amigo en la fiesta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'negare', which means 'to say no'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    he/she did not deny it
    he/she could not say it was not true
    no lo negaba
    deny everything
    not to accept anything as true
    negarlo todo
    not to deny the evidence
    to acknowledge the truth of something evident
    no negar la evidencia

    Related Words

    deny
    To reject or not accept the existence of something.
    negar
    denial
    Act of denying or rejecting.
    negación
    negative
    That indicates or represents a denial.
    negativo

    Slang Meanings

    Absolute rejection
    When asked if he had taken the money, he just denied it.
    Cuando le preguntaron si había tomado el dinero, él solo negaba.
    To deny without evidence
    At first, she denied everyone who accused her.
    Al principio, ella negaba a todos los que la acusaban.