Deny in Tagalog

“Deny” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “tanggihan” or “itanggi”, meaning to refuse, reject, or declare something as untrue. Understanding these terms is essential for effective communication in Filipino, especially in legal, personal, and professional contexts. Let’s explore the nuances and usage of this important word below.

[Words] = Deny

[Definition]:

• Deny /dɪˈnaɪ/
• Verb 1: To declare that something is not true or refuse to accept it.
• Verb 2: To refuse to give or grant something requested.
• Verb 3: To refuse to acknowledge or recognize someone or something.

[Synonyms] = Tanggihan, Itanggi, Pagtanggi, Ipagkaila, Tumalikod, Iwaksi, Ayawan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The company cannot deny the allegations without providing evidence.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kompanya ay hindi maaaring tanggihan ang mga paratang nang walang ebidensya.
• Ex2_EN: He will deny all accusations made against him in court.
• Ex2_PH: Itatanggi niya ang lahat ng paratang laban sa kanya sa korte.
• Ex3_EN: Don’t deny yourself the opportunity to learn new skills.
• Ex3_PH: Huwag mong tanggihan ang iyong sarili ng pagkakataong matuto ng mga bagong kasanayan.
• Ex4_EN: She cannot deny that she was at the scene of the incident.
• Ex4_PH: Hindi niya maaaring ipagkaila na siya ay nasa lugar ng insidente.
• Ex5_EN: The government chose to deny access to certain documents.
• Ex5_PH: Pinili ng gobyerno na tanggihan ang access sa ilang mga dokumento.