Deny

4 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To refuse to admit the truth of something or to refuse to give.

“The suspect continued to deny any involvement in the crime.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɪˈnaɪ/

Syllables

de·ny

Related Words

Synonyms

refuse rejectcontradict

Antonyms

admit allow

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains D, E, N, Y - ends with Y vowel sound.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points with Y being valuable.

Words Related to Deny

Anagrams of Deny

Words that use exactly the same letters as “deny”.

dyne

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “deny” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

defy dely demy dene dens dent dewy duny

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “deny”.

bendy deeny denay denty deynt doney doyen dynel dynes fendy hendy hynde kendy mendy neddy needy nerdy snyed tyned undye wendy

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