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/dɪˈnaɪ.əl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The action of declaring something to be untrue.
His denial of any wrongdoing was met with skepticism.
A refusal to acknowledge the existence or truth of something.
In her denial of the diagnosis, she ignored the medical advice.
A psychological defense mechanism by which a person refuses to accept reality or facts.
His denial of grief was evident as he laughed during the memorial service.
The refusal to grant a request or a right.
The denial of his application for a visa left him feeling frustrated.
Etymology
From Latin 'denialis', from 'deniare', meaning 'to refuse'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
state of denial
An inability to accept reality or fact.
denial of service
An attack on a network or service aimed at making it unavailable.
denial syndrome
A condition where a person refuses to accept a painful or distressing reality.
Related Words
refusal
The act of saying that you will not do or accept something.
disavowal
The act of denying any responsibility or support for something.
rejection
The act of dismissing or refusing something.
Slang Meanings
In the context of personal issues, implies ignoring a problem.
He's in total denial about losing his job.
Refusal to face an obvious truth.
She’s living in denial if she thinks he’ll come back.