démentir
Meaning
- to contradict, gainsay (someone)
- to deny, refute (rumour etc.)
- to belie (appearances)
Concepts
deny
belie
refute
contradict
gainsay
abnegate
disclaim
analyse
controvert
object
oppugn
negate
forswear
give the lie
challenge
compete
contend
contest
dispute
impugn
abjure
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/de.mɑ̃.tiʁ/
Etymology
From dé- + mentir.
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