Admit
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Admit verb – To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly. Usage example: you can't bring yourself to admit your mistakes
Deny is an antonym for admit in topics: allow, confess, allow entry or use.
Nearby Words: admission, admitted, admittedly, admitting
Antonyms for Admit
Deny
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Deny verb – To declare not to be true. Usage example: the congressman denied all charges of wrongdoing
Admit is an antonym for deny in topics: contradict, disagree.
Nearby Words: denial, denied, denying, deniable
Antonyms for Deny
Common collocations
| love | admit love | deny love |
| attraction | admit attraction | deny attraction |
| part | admit part | deny part |
| responsibility | admit responsibility | deny responsibility |
| Other nouns: truth, relationship, right, possibility, time, fact, use, way, existence, feelings, times, exists. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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This will apparently apply to all conventional infantry positions, while special force units can chose to admit or deny female applicants at their own discretion.
Source: The Squadette -
Even those who vainly deny that Everyone Is Jesus in Purgatory may grudgingly admit the social metaphor inherent in the Masquerade Ball.
Source: Masquerade Ball -
Haruko is a textbook example: she's been in love with Takeru since childhood, but refuses to admit it and will vehemently deny it if anyone asks.
Source: Clingy Jealous Girl
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