denial

noun
UK: /dɪˈnaɪəl/
US: /dɪˈnaɪəl/

  1. The act of saying something is not true.

    1. His denial was not very convincing to anyone at all about his actions.
    2. Despite the evidence, the suspect issued a firm denial of all accusations against him.

  2. A statement that something is not true or does not exist.

    1. She issued a denial about the rumors of her engagement to the actor.
    2. The company released a public denial regarding the safety concerns raised by employees.

  3. Refusal to accept something painful or unpleasant.

    1. He is in denial about his gambling addiction and refuses to seek help.
    2. The family's denial of their financial problems only made the situation worse over time.

Synonyms

refusal disclaimer contradiction repudiation rejection

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "denial" in English means: The act of saying something is not true., A statement that something is not true or does not exist., Refusal to accept something painful or unpleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "denial" is /dɪˈnaɪəl/ in British English and /dɪˈnaɪəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "denial": refusal, disclaimer, contradiction, repudiation, rejection.

Example usage of "denial": "His denial was not very convincing to anyone at all about his actions.". More examples on the page.