deny a rumour

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To state that a rumour is not true.

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  • The politician vehemently denied the rumour of his resignation.
  • She was forced to deny the rumour that she was leaving the company.
  • The spokesperson issued a statement to deny any rumour of a merger.
  • It's important to deny false rumours before they spread further.
  • He chose to publicly deny the rumour circulating about his personal life.
  • The company decided to deny the rumour of impending layoffs.
  • When asked, she didn't hesitate to deny the rumour.
  • Authorities are investigating the source of the rumour and will deny it if proven false.
  • Despite the persistent rumour, he continued to deny involvement.
  • The official statement was issued to formally deny the rumour.