Negué (en. I denied)

/neˈɣe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To refuse the truth of a statement.
She denied having seen the incident.
Ella negó haber visto el incidente.
To not accept or consent to something.
He denied the committee's proposal.
Él negó la propuesta del comité.
To excuse oneself or disregard a situation.
The witness denied his involvement in the case.
El testigo negó su implicación en el caso.

Etymology

From Latin 'negare', meaning 'to deny, to reject'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to deny the evidence
Rejecting obvious proof or facts.
negar la evidencia
to refuse to cooperate
Rejecting to participate in an activity or project.
negarse a colaborar
it cannot be denied
The truth of something cannot be refuted or debated.
no se puede negar

Related Words

denial
Act of denying, rejection of a statement.
negación
refusal
Action of rejecting or not accepting offers.
rehuso
denial
Action of denying the truth of something.
desmentido

Slang Meanings

To deny something emphatically.
When asked if he had lied, he simply denied.
Cuando le preguntaron si había mentido, simplemente negó.
To avoid assuming responsibility.
In the meeting, he denied any guilt until the end.
En la reunión, negó hasta el final que tuviera culpa.