denial
Example Sentences
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“I had prepared for a denial,” Hassan said, “but seeing those words in writing felt like a punch in the heart.”
Iran’s denial it’s in talks with the U.S. tempered early losses.
The analyst notes Iranian Foreign Ministry’s denial that Tehran was in talks.
Mediators may hope this pause offers space to find common ground and a longer lasting ceasefire, despite early accusations and denials of violations.
From BBC
"You're in denial about your role in the IRA to this day," said Sir Max.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.