Deny and Shoot down

Deny verb - To declare not to be true.

Shoot down and deny are semantically related in shoot full of holes topic. In some cases you can use "Shoot down" instead a verb "Deny". informal substitute

Nearby Words: denial, denied, denying, deniable

Shoot down verb - To make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter.

Deny and shoot down are semantically related in embarrass topic. Sometimes you can use "Deny" instead a verb "Shoot down", if it concerns topics such as say no to, refuse permission.