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    Negacion (en. Denial)

    [neɣaˈθjon]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Rejection of the existence or truth of something.
    The denial of facts is common in crisis situations.
    La negación de los hechos es frecuente en situaciones de crisis.
    Lack of consent or acceptance.
    His denial to accept the proposal surprised everyone.
    Su negación a aceptar la propuesta sorprendió a todos.
    In logic, a proposition that negates another proposition.
    In logic, the negation of p is represented as ¬p.
    En lógica, la negación de p se representa como ¬p.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'negatio', meaning rejection.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    denial of reality
    Refusal to acknowledge evident facts.
    negación de la realidad
    reality in a state of denial
    Situation in which evident facts are ignored.
    reálidad en estado de negación

    Related Words

    deny
    Rejecting the truth or existence of something.
    negar
    refute
    Declaring that something is not true.
    desmentir
    rejection
    Act of not accepting something.
    rechazo

    Slang Meanings

    Sharp opposition to an uncomfortable truth.
    That denial is just a defense mechanism.
    Esa negación es solo un mecanismo de defensa.
    Avoiding a difficult conversation.
    His denial was an attempt to dodge the topic.
    Su negación fue un intento de esquivar el tema.