Deny and Ignore

Deny

Deny verb - To declare not to be true.

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Ignore and deny are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ignore" instead a verb "Deny".

Nearby Words: denial, denied, denying, deniable

Ignore verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

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Deny and ignore are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deny" instead a verb "Ignore".

Nearby Words: ignorance, ignoring

attack	deny attack	ignore attack
part	deny part	ignore part
request	deny request	ignore request
presence	deny presence	ignore presence
Other words: death, time, fact, way, evidence, existence, elements, feelings.

Even when this is brought to his attention Watanuki still steadfastly wants to either deny or ignore it.

Source: Manga / ×××HOLiC
Most fans like to ignore or deny that Mikoto was most likely an active participant and had full knowledge of the coup, and instead treat her as a God-send who had obviously been forced into a abusive and loveless marriage.

Source: Draco In Leather Pants / Anime
Besides the authors and artists wanting to make more angsty works, it's damn near impossible to find a Big Hero 6 fan who doesn't ignore or deny the fact that Tadashi dies fairly early on in the film.

Source: Discontinuity / Western Animation

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