Luyện ngữ pháp - English Collocations in Use - Intermediate - (Unit 10: Functions)


Claiming and denying

Denying

collocation example
strongly deny The PM strongly denied claims of corruption made against him.
deny charges / an accusation Despite the evidence against him, the accused denied the charges.
deny a rumour / an allegation The pop star has denied all the rumours about her marriage.
disclaim responsibility The hotel disclaims all responsibility for guests’ vehicles.
reject an idea / a suggestion Ann rejected all Joe’s suggestions about how to decorate their flat.
run contrary to The research findings run contrary to popular belief.
contradictory evidence/advice Contradictory evidence made it hard for the jury to reach a verdict.

Common mistakes

Note these collocations: deny/reject a claim, deny a rumour / an allegation / an accusation but reject an idea / a suggestion and refuse an invitation/offer. You deny/ reject/refuse something. You deny that something is true. You can also refuse to do something (in the future) but deny doing something (in the past).
- Lesson 58: B. Putting forward a point of view - Lesson 58: Exercise 58.1


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