Meaning
To disallow or reject.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English denyen, from Old French denoier (“to deny, to repudiate”) (French dénier), from Latin denegare (“to deny, to refuse”), from de- (“away”) and negare (“to refuse”), the latter ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *né (“no, not”). Doublet of denegate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: