denial

[dih-nahy-uhl] / dɪˈnaɪ əl /

NOUN

dismissal, refusal of belief in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disapproval rebuttal rejection repudiation retraction veto

STRONG

adjuration brush-off contradiction declination disavowal disclaimer disproof dissent forswearing nay negation negative nix nonacceptance prohibition protestation rebuff refutal refutation renouncement renunciation repulse turndown

WEAK

abstaining cold shoulder controversion disallowance dismissing gainsaying noncommittal refraining refusing rejecting renegement repudiating statement abnegation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allowance approval confirmation ratification sanction

STRONG

agreement permission

WEAK

affirmation avowal claim corroboration vouching

Example Sentences

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He pleaded not guilty to those charges in May, doubling down on his initial denials on social media.

From Los Angeles Times

The denial of his first Special Immigrant Visa application soon followed.

From Los Angeles Times

Asked whether they've yet succumbed to the lure of artificial intelligence, Ms Harris responds with a firm denial.

From BBC

Zang, in her written report to the commission, called those denials “not credible,” saying it “strains credulity” to believe that he would join the group at those restaurants without eating any food.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s hard to reflect when you’re still in denial. When I’m still wondering why she’s not here,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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