| Definitions of 'denial' |
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1. (noun) denial
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
"it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"
2. (noun) denial, disaffirmation
the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
3. (noun) denial
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
4. (noun) abnegation, self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciation
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
5. (noun) defense, defence, denial, demurrer
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
"he gave evidence for the defense"
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| Definitions of 'denial' |
Webster 1913 Dictionary |
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1. (noun) denial
the act of gainsaying, refusing, or disowning; negation; -- the contrary of affirmation
2. (noun) denial
a refusal to admit the truth of a statement, charge, imputation, etc.; assertion of the untruth of a thing stated or maintained; a contradiction
3. (noun) denial
a refusal to grant; rejection of a request
4. (noun) denial
a refusal to acknowledge; disclaimer of connection with; disavowal; -- the contrary of confession; as, the denial of a fault charged on one; a denial of God
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