Meaning
denial, rebuttal
- an official statement declaring that a claim, report, or rumour is false
In a sentence
Il ministero ha diffuso una smentita ufficiale riguardo alla notizia.
The ministry released an official denial regarding the news.
Non c'è stata alcuna smentita da parte del portavoce.
There has not been any denial from the spokesperson.
La smentita del sindaco ha rassicurato subito i cittadini allarmati.
The mayor's denial immediately reassured the alarmed citizens.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| smentita | feminine · singular |
| smentite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from the verb 'smentire' (to deny, refute).
- Frequent in journalistic and political registers.