Limod

deny; disown; refuteverb

Alternative meanings

To deny, refute, or reject as false; to say that something did not happen, is not true, or that one is not responsible for it.

Pronunciation

LEE-mohd

Root and affixes

Root: limod. It can form expressions for denying an accusation, denying a fact, or disclaiming responsibility.

Variants or conjugations

molimod = to deny / will deny; gilimod = was denied; balibad = refuse or decline a request; pabulaan = to refute/disprove

Related words and expressions

refuse, refute, contradict, no/not, true

Meaning and usage notes

Use limod when someone denies a statement, accusation, or responsibility. To say someone declines an invitation or request, balibad may be more natural.