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denying

/dəˈnaɪ.ɪŋ/ noun B2
  1. The act of one who denies something; a denial.

Plural denyings

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You’re a serpent; and there’s no use denying it.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 37 · B2
Anne persisted in denying that she knew anything about the brooch but Marilla was only the more firmly convinced that she did.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 96 · C1
With assumed tranquillity he then replied, “I have no wish of denying that I did everything in my power to separate my friend from your sister, or that I rejoice in my success.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 222 · B2
Holmes, there is no use denying that there is something on my mind.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 68 · C1

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