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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Even as the finances deteriorated, voters have responded with systemic denial.

From MarketWatch

“But destruction of property . . .” I set my jaw hard and shook my head in denial.

From Literature

When the rules of the game change, playing the same strategy isn’t discipline, it’s denial.

From MarketWatch

“I think AI denial or AI refusal is not a useful stance because it’s here to stay,” said Beck, so the key is to understand the benefits and reduce the risks.

From Los Angeles Times

I suspect Tuason deeply relates to Evy, to the disassociation of living with death every day, and uses her resistance to explore denial.

From Los Angeles Times

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