Definitions and Examples of deny, refuse, reject
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Refuse to acknowledge or accept the truth or existence of something.
Example
He denied stealing the money despite the evidence against him.
Indicate unwillingness to do something; reject an offer or request.
Example
She refused to attend the party because she didn't like the host.
Dismiss or refuse to consider something; refuse to accept someone or something.
Example
The company rejected his job application because he didn't meet the qualifications.
Key Differences: deny vs refuse vs reject
- 1Deny implies refusing to acknowledge the truth or existence of something, while admit means accepting or acknowledging it.
- 2Refuse indicates unwillingness to do something, while admit means accepting or acknowledging something.
- 3Reject means dismissing or refusing to consider something, while admit means accepting or acknowledging it.
Effective Usage of deny, refuse, reject
- 1Legal Proceedings: Use admit and deny in legal proceedings to describe accepting or rejecting allegations.
- 2Job Interviews: Use admit and refuse to describe accepting or declining job offers.
- 3Personal Relationships: Use admit and reject to describe accepting or rejecting someone's feelings or proposals.
Remember this!
The antonyms of admit are deny, refuse, and reject. These words convey the opposite meaning of accepting or acknowledging something. Use these words in different contexts such as legal proceedings, job interviews, and personal relationships to describe accepting or rejecting allegations, job offers, or someone's feelings or proposals.
