Phrase guide

deny of

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To deny; to deprive of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: nonstandard, proscribed

Examples

  • Sony has publicly argued against the merger, claiming that the combined company would deny the PlayStation platform of games like Call of Duty.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Likely due to confusion of the expressions to deny and to deprive of.