Denial

Pronunciation: /dɪˈnaɪəl/

Denial (noun)

  1. saying something is not true or refusing to accept it.
  2. not allowing someone to have or use something.
  3. a mental process of ignoring or rejecting unpleasant facts.

Examples

  • Her denial of the facts was surprising.
  • The denial of the request was unexpected.

Common collocations: strong denial, issue a denial, in denial, denial of access, service denial

Synonyms of Denial

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Denial

  • — when discussing agreement or approval
  • — when discussing recognition or admission