dementieren
deny
öffentlich sagen, dass etwas nicht stimmt oder nicht wahr ist.
The German word "dementieren" is a verb that means "to deny" or "to refute". It is derived from the Latin word "dementire", which has a similar meaning. "Dementieren" is often used in contexts where someone is rejecting or contradicting a statement or accusation. Similar words in German include "leugnen" (to deny) and "widerlegen" (to disprove).
Difference:
While "dementieren" emphasizes the public statement or formal denial, "leugnen" can imply a rejection of reality, and "widerlegen" specifically means to provide evidence against a claim.
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Examples
Er muss die Gerüchte dementieren.verb
He has to deny the rumors.
Der Sprecher will die falschen Informationen dementieren.verb
The spokesperson wants to deny the false information.
Er möchte die Aussage dementieren.verb
He wants to deny the statement.
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