Deny
Deny verb - To refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as one's responsibility.
Usage example: in a futile attempt to get out of the contract, he even denied his own signature
Recognize
Recognize verb - To have a clear idea of.
Common collocations
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Recognize and Deny. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/deny/recognize
Deny & Recognize. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/deny/recognize>.
Recognize or Deny. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/deny/recognize.
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