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Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling of "denying"

IPA: /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/

Syllable Breakdown:

  • de: /dɪ/

    • /d/ - alveolar stop

    • /ɪ/ - short front unrounded vowel

  • ny: /naɪ/

    • /n/ - alveolar nasal

    • /aɪ/ - diphthong, starting with a low front unrounded vowel and ending with a high front unrounded vowel

  • ing: /ɪŋ/

    • /ɪ/ - short front unrounded vowel

    • /ŋ/ - velar nasal

Word Form Variations

  • Denying is the present participle form of the verb "deny." It is used in continuous tenses (e.g., "I am denying the accusation") or as a gerund (e.g., "Denying the truth is harmful").

    There are no other word form variations for "denying" as it is a non-finite verb form.

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Verb

  • Definition: To refuse to acknowledge or admit something.

    • Synonyms: Reject, disavow, repudiate, contradict

    • Antonyms: Acknowledge, admit, confess, accept

Adjective

  • Definition: Refusing to acknowledge or admit something.

    • Synonyms: Dismissive, resistant, recalcitrant, obstinate

    • Antonyms: Accepting, acknowledging, admitting, confessing

Adverb

  • Definition: In a way that refuses to acknowledge or admit something.

    • Synonyms: Dismissively, resistantly, recalcitrantly, obstinately

    • Antonyms: Accepting, acknowledging, admittingly, confessingly

Examples of Use

Books

  • "He was denying the existence of climate change, a claim that was met with widespread criticism." (The New York Times, 2023)

  • "The character in the novel was denying their true feelings, afraid of vulnerability." (A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens)

Newspapers

  • "The government is denying allegations of corruption, insisting on their innocence." (The Guardian, 2024)

  • "The company is denying responsibility for the environmental damage caused by their operations." (The Washington Post, 2022)

Online Publications

  • "In a recent interview, the celebrity denied rumors of their breakup." (People Magazine, 2023)

  • "The article discusses the psychological impact of denying one's emotions." (Psychology Today, 2024)

Entertainment Mediums and Platforms

  • "The villain in the movie is denying their evil deeds, claiming they were misunderstood." (Avengers: Endgame)

  • "The character in the TV series is denying their romantic feelings for their friend." (Friends)

General Public Discourse

  • "I'm denying your request for a refund, as the policy states that all sales are final." (Customer service representative)

  • "The politician is denying any involvement in the scandal, but the evidence suggests otherwise." (News report)

10 Famous Quotes Using the term Denying

  1. "Denying reality is like trying to run away from a shadow. It will always follow you." (Original quote)

  2. "Denying the truth is like putting a bandage on a broken bone. It may temporarily relieve the pain, but it won't heal the injury." (Original quote)

  3. "Denying the past is like erasing history. It's a dangerous game that can lead to repeating the same mistakes." (Original quote)

  4. "Denying love is like denying life itself. It's a fundamental part of the human experience." (Original quote)

  5. "Denying the existence of evil is like denying the existence of darkness. It's a foolish attempt to ignore a fundamental reality." (Original quote)

  6. "Denying your feelings is like trying to hold back the tide. It's a futile effort that can only lead to greater pain." (Original quote)

  7. "Denying the truth is like living a lie. It's a heavy burden that can weigh you down." (Original quote)

  8. "Denying your mistakes is like refusing to learn from them. It's a missed opportunity for growth and improvement." (Original quote)

  9. "Denying the power of hope is like denying the human spirit. It's a dangerous gamble that can lead to despair." (Original quote)

  10. "Denying the existence of God is like denying the existence of beauty. It's a subjective matter that ultimately comes down to personal belief." (Original quote)

Etymology

Denying comes from the Old English word "denigan," which means "to refuse to acknowledge or admit." This word is related to the Latin word "negare," which also means "to deny."

Over time, the word "denigan" evolved into the modern English word "denying." The first known use of "denying" in English dates back to the late 14th century.

Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Denying

"To turn a blind eye to": This phrase means to ignore or pretend not to notice something.

  1. "To bury one's head in the sand": This idiom means to refuse to acknowledge or deal with a problem.

  2. "To sweep something under the rug": This phrase means to hide or conceal a problem or issue.

  3. "To live in denial": This phrase means to refuse to accept reality.

  4. "To play ostrich": This idiom means to ignore or avoid a problem.

Original Phrases:

  1. "To wear denial like a blindfold": This phrase suggests that denying reality can obscure one's vision and understanding.

  2. "To build a fortress of denial": This phrase implies that denying reality can create a barrier that prevents one from facing the truth.

  3. "To drown in denial": This phrase suggests that denial can be overwhelming and consuming.

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Source Information

Definition of denying from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.