B1 — Intermediateverb
negare
to deny, to refuse
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rifiutaresmentirerespingeredisconoscere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
affermareammettereconfermarericonoscere
Usage note
'Negare' = to deny a fact or refuse something. 'Smentire' = to contradict/disprove. 'Rifiutare' focuses on refusing an offer or request.
Example
"Ha negato di aver detto quelle parole."
"He denied having said those words."
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