Definition, synonyms and related words
The act of one who denies something; a denial.
"His denying of the allegations surprised everyone at the meeting."
In plain English: Denying is not actually a noun; it is usually an action meaning to refuse something or say that something did not happen when it really did.
"The denying of his request left everyone in the room feeling disappointed."
Usage: Use this noun form primarily in formal or legal contexts, such as "the denying of entry," rather than the more common gerund "denying." Avoid using it to refer to the specific thing being denied, which should instead be expressed with a direct object like "his denial of guilt."
present participle of deny
"The witness was accused of denying the facts by refusing to admit what they had seen."
In plain English: Denying means refusing to admit that something is true or existed.
"She was denying the allegations made against her by her colleagues."