denegation

noun

ˌde-ni-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce denegation (audio)
Definition of denegationnext
as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement this recent flip-flop is merely the latest in a series of denegations by the governor of previously held positions

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  1. denial
  2. rejection
Noun
  • And about three-quarters of physicians report that denials have increased over the past five years.
    — Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The denial comes as blockchain analytics firms trace billions of dollars in cryptocurrency stolen from Binance through thousands of wallets across multiple blockchains.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of denial
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  • By November 4, voters had voted on 47 measures; 46 resulted in support for tighter controls on data-center development, either through new restrictions or the rejection of proposals that would have encouraged development.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Those protests, ‌along with parliament’s rejection last month of government decrees aimed at curbing evictions and limiting rent pressures, prompted ​Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call an election for November 29.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of rejection
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“Denegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denegation. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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