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/dɪˈnaɪ.əl/
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D IH0 N AY1 AH0 L
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An assertion of untruth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
The singer has issued a sweeping denial of all the rumors.
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The negation in logic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, logic, mathematics, philosophy, sciences
Examples
The denial of "There might be X" is the null, "False, there is no X."
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A refusal or failure to provide or grant something that is requested or desired.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
The denial of medical treatment to those who cannot afford to pay is scandalous. I cannot understand the bank's denial of my loan application. Every time we asked for an interview we got a denial.
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Synonyms: nonassent, refusal, rejection, abnegation, declination, denial, turndown, disapproval, dissension, nonapproval, nonconsent, prohibition, renunciation, repudiation, unapproval, unconsent
Antonyms: none provided
Refusal to believe that a problem exists.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
We couldn't break through his denial about being alcoholic.
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Refusal to admit responsibility for wrongdoing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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Negationism, denialism of historical facts or accepted interpretation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences
Examples
He is in denial that he has a drinking problem.
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A disownment or disavowal
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
The denial of Jesus by Peter.
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renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: abnegation, self-abnegation, self-denial, self-renunciation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: renunciation, forgoing, forswearing, selflessness, self-sacrifice
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
he gave evidence for the defense
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Synonyms: defense, defence, demurrer
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: due process, due process of law
Narrower terms: entrapment
the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: disaffirmation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: assertion, averment, asseveration
Narrower terms: negation
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: speech act
Narrower terms: abnegation, naysaying, negative, refusal, disavowal, disclaimer
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence