Riker had expected at least some kind of explanation, even if untruthful, but not outright denial.

"I did not," he says, having settled on outright denial.

Still, the wary half-elf would have been glad of an outright denial.

The final report will include recommendations, either to go ahead with the planned expansion or modify it (outright denial is unlikely).

But an outright denial of the transactions now seems unlikely.

Internationally, Murdoch's outlets give plenty of room to outright denial.

For example, one widespread response to high-speed change is outright denial.

Cain began with outright denials, only to revise his comments hours later.

But it wasn't an outright denial, either, and right now, she was happy with that.

A statement that falls somewhat short of an outright denial.