deny (something) to (someone or something)

deny (something) to (someone or something)

To keep one from doing, having, or accessing something. I would never deny a great opportunity to you! You should follow your dreams! They don't want to get divorced and deny a stable home to their children. How could the school deny a research grant to such a deserving candidate?

See also: deny, to

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deny someone or something to someone

to prevent someone from having someone or something. Would you deny her children to her after all these long months? I would not deny food to a starving man.

See also: deny, to

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