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deny Antonyms

Opposite of deny

Because the opposite of deny shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To state that something declared or believed to be true is not true.

Usage Example

"The spokesperson continued to admit the allegations of financial misconduct."

Strongest
admit
confess
acknowledge
confirm
affirm
Strong
concede
own up

• verb (Context 2)

To refuse to give or grant something requested or desired to someone.

Usage Example

"The committee decided to grant the applicant access to the restricted archives."

Strongest
grant
allow
permit
approve
Strong
accord
bestow

• verb (Context 3)

To refuse to acknowledge or maintain a connection with someone or something; to disown.

Usage Example

"Even under intense pressure, he refused to embrace his deeply held principles."

Strongest
embrace
acknowledge
claim
recognize
Strong
accept

Similar words to deny

Words similar to deny shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

refuse
disown
disavow
withhold
renounce
reject
contradict
repudiate
See all synonyms of deny

• Nearby Words

dent
denuclearize
denunciation
deny
deodorant
deodorization
deodorize

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deny. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deny
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