1
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
our supervisor's denial of unpaid personal leave got mixed reactions from the staff
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as in rejection
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
the senator issued a flat denial of the accusation against her
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Recent Examples of denial
All items entering the Gaza Strip, including food, became subject to Israeli inspection, delay or denial.
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Yara M. Asi, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
As for The American, a DHS spokesperson gave Rambling a characteristically Trumpian response: both a denial and a confirmation.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Using cognitive reasoning and predictive capabilities as their guide, AI agents are able to shed light on specific scenarios, such as trends in denials.
—Navaneeth Nair, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
When tragedy strikes on Michigan roads—when a car skids off an icy bend or a semi-truck barrels through a red light—victims are often left to face not only devastating injuries but also a daunting legal maze of corporate denials and stubborn insurers.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Yara M. Asi, The Conversation, 21 May 2025
As for The American, a DHS spokesperson gave Rambling a characteristically Trumpian response: both a denial and a confirmation.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Using cognitive reasoning and predictive capabilities as their guide, AI agents are able to shed light on specific scenarios, such as trends in denials.
—Navaneeth Nair, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
When tragedy strikes on Michigan roads—when a car skids off an icy bend or a semi-truck barrels through a red light—victims are often left to face not only devastating injuries but also a daunting legal maze of corporate denials and stubborn insurers.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denial
Noun
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Despite battlefield advances, Putin has reportedly agreed in principle to begin drafting a peace framework following a two-hour call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has voiced frustration over Putin’s refusal to engage with Kyiv directly and recent large-scale Russian attacks.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Her refusal to be anything other than fully, unapologetically herself.—
Skye P. Marshall,
IndieWire,
30 May 2025
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There’s no palm rejection when using the stylus, so my hand made unintended markings in my notes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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One key driver of this was the constant exposure to judgment and perceived rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Denial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denial. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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