1 C1 formal
(Archaic) To deprive someone of something; to withhold something from a person.
"The tyrant denied the people of their basic freedoms."
inseparable
deny of
C1 formal inseparable transitive
An archaic or rare form meaning to deprive someone of something or to withhold something from them.
In plain English
An old-fashioned way of saying to stop someone from having something they need or want.
What does "deny of" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To deny (refuse/withhold) something, specifying what is withheld with 'of'.
Actually means
An old-fashioned way of saying to stop someone from having something they need or want.
Usage tip
This construction is largely archaic and not used in modern English. In contemporary English, 'deny someone something' or 'deprive of' is standard. ESL learners are unlikely to encounter this except in older literary texts.
Words that pair with "deny of"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
rights access knowledge liberty sustenance
How to conjugate "deny of"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
deny of
I/you/we/they
3rd person
denies of
he/she/it
Past simple
denied of
yesterday
Past participle
denied of
have + pp
-ing form
denying of
continuous
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