No. 766 in Dutch
ontkent
"Ontkent" means "denies" in English.
In a sentence
De verdachte ontkent elke betrokkenheid bij de zaak.
The suspect denies any involvement in the case.
Here, 'ontkent' is used in a legal context to signify the suspect's denial of participation in the matter.
Ze ontkent dat ze het document heeft ondertekend.
She denies having signed the document.
In this sentence, 'ontkent' is used to express a personal denial regarding an action.
Het rapport ontkent niet de huidige economische problemen.
The report does not deny the current economic problems.
Here, 'ontkent' is used in a more abstract sense, referring to an official document not dismissing a fact.
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