denegation

den·e·ga·tion

noun \ˌde-ni-ˈgā-shən\

Definition of DENEGATION

: denial

Examples of DENEGATION

1. <this recent flip-flop is merely the latest in a series of denegations by the governor of previously held positions>

Origin of DENEGATION

Middle French or Latin; Middle French denegation, from Latin denegation-, denegatio, from denegare to deny — more at deny

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to DENEGATION

Synonyms: contradiction, denial, disallowance, disavowal, disclaimer, disconfirmation, negation, rejection, repudiation

Antonyms: acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), admission, avowal, confirmation

Related Words: disproof, rebuttal, refutation; negative

Near Antonyms: concession, confession; affirmation, assertion, declaration; attestation, corroboration, documentation, substantiation, testament, testimony, validation

[+]more[-]hide