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    Niega (en. Deny)

    /ˈnje.ɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To say that something is not true or to assert that one does not have something.
    She denies having taken the money.
    Ella niega haber tomado el dinero.
    To not accept or reject a proposal or idea.
    The director denies the request for a raise.
    El director niega la solicitud de aumento.
    To deny a fact or statement.
    The politician denies the accusations against him.
    El político niega las acusaciones en su contra.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deny the major premise
    Reject the fundamental premise of an argument.
    negar la mayor
    shake one's head in denial
    Indicate that something is not true by shaking the head from side to side.
    negar con la cabeza
    deny bread and salt
    Reject someone's hospitality or support.
    negar el pan y la sal

    Related Words

    denial
    Act of denying or rejecting something.
    negación
    to refuse
    To refuse or not accept to do something.
    negarse
    negative
    That implies or expresses denial.
    negativo

    Slang Meanings

    Deny the obvious
    He always denies the obvious when asked.
    Él siempre niega lo obvio cuando se le pregunta.
    To have not the slightest doubt
    There’s no way he can deny his guilt after what he did.
    No hay forma de que niegue su culpa después de lo que hizo.