denial

Definition

• n. the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
• n. the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
• n. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

Word forms

Plural

denials

Example sentences

1. n.

   His denial of the accusations surprised everyone in the room.

2. n.

   The court's denial of the appeal left the defendant feeling hopeless.