denial

Plural

denials

1. 1.An assertion of untruth.

   • The singer has issued a sweeping denial of all the rumors.

2. 2.The negation in logic.

   • The denial of "There might be X" is the null, "False, there is no X."

3. 3.A refusal or failure to provide or grant something that is requested or desired.

   • Every time we asked for an interview we got a denial.
   • I cannot understand the bank's denial of my loan application.
   • The denial of medical treatment to those who cannot afford to pay is scandalous.

4. 4.Refusal to believe that a problem exists.

   • We couldn't break through his denial about being alcoholic.

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