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Definition of Denial
1. Noun. The act of refusing to comply (as with a request). "It resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"
Generic synonyms: Speech Act
Specialized synonyms: Abnegation, Naysaying, Negative, Refusal, Disavowal, Disclaimer
Derivative terms: Deny
Specialized synonyms: Abnegation, Naysaying, Negative, Refusal, Disavowal, Disclaimer
Derivative terms: Deny
2. Noun. The act of asserting that something alleged is not true.
Exact synonyms: Disaffirmation
Generic synonyms: Assertion, Asseveration, Averment
Specialized synonyms: Negation
Derivative terms: Deny
Generic synonyms: Assertion, Asseveration, Averment
Specialized synonyms: Negation
Derivative terms: Deny
3. Noun. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts.
Category relationships: Psychiatry, Psychological Medicine, Psychopathology
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defence Mechanism, Defence Reaction, Defense, Defense Mechanism, Defense Reaction
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defence Mechanism, Defence Reaction, Defense, Defense Mechanism, Defense Reaction
4. Noun. Renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others.
Exact synonyms: Abnegation, Self-abnegation, Self-denial, Self-renunciation
Generic synonyms: Forgoing, Forswearing, Renunciation, Self-sacrifice, Selflessness
Derivative terms: Abnegate, Deny
Generic synonyms: Forgoing, Forswearing, Renunciation, Self-sacrifice, Selflessness
Derivative terms: Abnegate, Deny
5. Noun. A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him. "He gave evidence for the defense"
Exact synonyms: Defence, Defense, Demurrer
Generic synonyms: Due Process, Due Process Of Law
Group relationships: Trial
Specialized synonyms: Entrapment
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Antonyms: Prosecution
Derivative terms: Deny
Generic synonyms: Due Process, Due Process Of Law
Group relationships: Trial
Specialized synonyms: Entrapment
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Antonyms: Prosecution
Derivative terms: Deny
Definition of Denial
1. n. The act of gainsaying, refusing, or disowning; negation; -- the contrary of affirmation.
Definition of Denial
1. the act of denying [n -S]
Medical Definition of Denial
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