/neˈɣaɾ/
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Translation
to deny, to refuse
Word origin
From Latin negare ('to say no, to deny'), from the negative particle nec.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- negare
- English cognates
- negate, deny
Grammar
Verb type-ar stem-changing (e>ie)
Examples
.
You cannot deny that you were right.
.
The witness denied having seen anything.
niega .
He refuses to sign the contract.
.
They refused him entry to the club.
¿ niegas ?
Why do you deny what everyone saw?
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