The Clue
Reject as false (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DENY
Tags
Notes
The answer DENY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
Related Clues
Abjure
Contradict
Contravene
Disclaim
Disown
Forswear
Gainsay
Impugn
Naysay
Refuse
Refute
Repudiate
Withhold
Declare false
Declare untrue
Not allow
Refuse to grant
Say nay
Say no to
Suspect's byword
Turn down
Withhold, as funds
Just say no
Say isn't so
Do as Peter did thrice
Say it isn't so
Say "No, I didn't"
Definition
DENY as a verb:
1. declare untrue; contradict; "He denied the allegations"; "She denied that she had taken money"
2. refuse to accept or believe; "He denied his fatal illness"
3. refuse to grant, as of a petition or request; "The dean denied the students' request for more physics courses"; "the prisoners were denied the right to exercise for more than 2 hours a day"
4. (deny, refuse) = refuse to let have; "She denies me every pleasure"; "he denies her her weekly allowance"
5. (deny, abnegate) = deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits"
6. (traverse, deny) = deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
7. refuse to recognize or acknowledge; "Peter denied Jesus"