Meaning of 'denial'

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Meaning of ‘denial’

5 definitions found.

denial

noun

renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

Synonyms: abnegation

noun

a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

Synonyms: demurrer

noun

the act of asserting that something alleged is not true

Synonyms: disaffirmation

noun

the act of refusing to comply, as with a request

Example: "The hearing resulted in a complete denial of their privileges."

noun

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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