Denial

Quick meaning: Denial is a noun meaning An assertion of untruth.

Meaning

An assertion of untruth.

More Meanings

1. (logic) The negation in logic.
2. A refusal or failure to provide or grant something that is requested or desired.
3. Refusal to believe that a problem exists.
4. Refusal to admit responsibility for wrongdoing.
5. Negationism, denialism of historical facts or accepted interpretation.
6. (psychology) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
7. A disownment or disavowal

Example Sentences

Every time we asked for an interview we got a denial.

The singer has issued a sweeping denial of all the rumors.

We couldn't break through his denial about being alcoholic.

I cannot understand the bank's denial of my loan application.

Word Forms

• denials

Synonyms for denial

Depending on context, synonyms include nonassent, refusal, rejection, abnegation, declination, disapproval.

Antonyms for denial

Common opposites include prosecution.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include abnegation, self-renunciation, self-denial, self-abnegation, defence, defense.

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