Denial — synonyms, definition

1. denial (Noun)

abnegation apology austerity aversion contradiction declination defence defense demurrer disaffirmation disapproval disavowal discipline disgust dissent distaste interdiction justification mortification negation • • •

denial (Noun) — The act of refusing to comply (as with a request). ex. "it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"

denial (Noun) — The act of asserting that something alleged is not true.

denial (Noun) — (psychiatry) a defence mechanism that denies painful thoughts.

denial (Noun) — Renunciation of your own interests in favour of the interests of others.

denial (Noun) — (law) a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him.

assertion asseveration averment defence defence mechanism defence reaction defense defense mechanism defense reaction due process due process of law forgoing forswearing renunciation self-sacrifice selflessness speech act abnegation disavowal disclaimer entrapment naysaying negation negative refusal trial