denegate

/dɪˈnɛɡeɪt, ˈdɛnɪɡeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to deny or refuse (something requested or deserved)

“She threatened to denegate his request for a raise if he didn’t meet his quarterly targets.”

2. noun

the act of denying or refusing (something requested or deserved)

“His denegation of her request for a day off was met with resistance from her colleagues.”

Synonyms

  • denied
  • refused
  • withheld

Antonyms

  • allowed
  • approved
  • granted