French Meaning of denial

déni

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Definitions and Meaning of denial in English

Wordnet

denial (n)

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

the act of asserting that something alleged is not true

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

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

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

Webster

denial (n.)

The act of gainsaying, refusing, or disowning; negation; -- the contrary of affirmation.

A refusal to admit the truth of a statement, charge, imputation, etc.; assertion of the untruth of a thing stated or maintained; a contradiction.

A refusal to grant; rejection of a request.

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.

FAQs About the word denial

déni

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