Denial meaning

What does “denial” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“denial” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of refusing to comply (as with a request).

denial

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
“it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges”
the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
Synonymsdisaffirmation
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Synonymsabnegation self-abnegation self-denial self-renunciation
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
“he gave evidence for the defense”
Synonymsdefense defence demurrer

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University