denial
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
denials
plural
denials
Britannica Dictionary definition of DENIAL
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a statement saying that something is not true or real
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a statement in which someone denies something
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She issued a flat/absolute/outright denial of the charges made against her.
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The accusations have met with angry denials from school officials.
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The city government has been heavily criticized for its denial of the seriousness of the situation.
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her denial of responsibility
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psychology
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a condition in which someone will not admit that something sad, painful, etc., is true or real
— often used in the phrase in denial
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I think she's still in a state of denial about her husband's death. [=she still has not fully accepted that her husband is dead]
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He's in denial about his drinking problem. [=he will not admit that he drinks too much alcohol]
3
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the act of not allowing someone to have something
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see also self-denial
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The hardest part of the punishment was the denial of his right to see his children.
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The group is protesting the denial of voting rights to convicted felons.
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The lawyers were disappointed by the court's denial of their motion to dismiss the case.
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— usually singular
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Making false statements on a job application will result in a denial of employment.
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The court has issued a denial of their motion.
