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The Britannica Dictionary denial 2 ENTRIES FOUND:

• denial (noun)
• self–denial (noun)

denial /dɪˈnajəl/ noun plural denials denial /dɪˈnajəl/ noun plural denials Britannica Dictionary definition of DENIAL 1 [count] : a statement saying that something is not true or real : a statement in which someone denies something

• She issued a flat/absolute/outright denial of the charges made against her.
• The accusations have met with angry denials from school officials.
• The city government has been heavily criticized for its denial of the seriousness of the situation.
• her denial of responsibility

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 [noncount] psychology : a condition in which someone will not admit that something sad, painful, etc., is true or real

• I think she's still in a state of denial about her husband's death. [=she still has not fully accepted that her husband is dead]

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — often used in the phrase in denial

• He's in denial about his drinking problem. [=he will not admit that he drinks too much alcohol]

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 : the act of not allowing someone to have something [noncount]

• The hardest part of the punishment was the denial of his right to see his children.
• The group is protesting the denial of voting rights to convicted felons.
• The lawyers were disappointed by the court's denial of their motion to dismiss the case.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples [count] — usually singular

• Making false statements on a job application will result in a denial of employment.
• The court has issued a denial of their motion.

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