Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Choose the option that best expresses the opposite meaning of ‘‘CONFESS’’; distinguish admitting or acknowledging guilt from directly denying an allegation, with exam-focused SEO phrasing.

Given data

• Headword: confess = admit, acknowledge, own up.
• Choices: Deny, Refuse, Contest, Contend

Concept/Approach
To confess is to state that something alleged is true, especially guilt. The antonym must negate truth admission by asserting that the allegation is not true.

Option analysis
Deny: assert that a statement is untrue; opposite of confess. ✅Refuse: decline to do or accept something; not the opposite of admit. ❌Contest: challenge; not the strict antonym of confess. ❌Contend: argue or maintain; does not directly negate admission. ❌

Common pitfalls
Picking refuse because it feels negative, but refusal is about willingness, not truth admission.

Final Answer
Deny