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# Deny

#### Description

The `deny` command allows staff members to deny suggestions. When this command is run, the suggestion creator will be sent a DM that their suggestion has been denied. If a denied suggestions channel is configured, the suggestion will be posted into the denied suggestions feed.

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Once a suggestion is denied, it is denied forever. It cannot be approved from the denied state.
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#### Required Arguments 

* `suggestion id` - A number that represents the suggestion's ID

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This command only works on suggestions that are **awaiting review**.
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#### Optional Arguments

* `reason` - Reason for denying the suggestion

#### Usage

```
.deny [suggestion id] (reason)
```

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Arguments in `[brackets]` are required, while arguments in `(parenthesis)` are optional.
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#### Permission Required

Any user with the **Manage Server** permission, the configured admin role, or the configured review role can use this command.