deny the rumours BrE
deny the rumors AmE

The rumors were denied by both the team and Jones.

The prices held firm even after the rumor was denied.

"But the rumors were denied and it went back up again," he said.

He denied rumors that Mexico had decided not to pay interest on its $105 billion in foreign debt.

When the ship left three days later, the rumor had been denied by the captain.

Executives find themselves having to deny rumors of further cuts.

The rumors were denied by some state officials and many women refused to accept it.

The Government has denied recent rumors that another devaluation may soon take place.

And he denied rumors that his health may force a retirement from coaching.

But persistent rumors of his resignation in recent weeks have been denied by the army.