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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2
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
The introduction of this new air-to-air missile, which is equipped on U.S. Navy fighter jets, comes as China has been pursuing the development of anti-access/area denial capabilities, which seek to prevent American aircraft carriers from approaching the first island chain.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
After President Trump’s Department of Justice secured a controversial dismissal of Adams’ indictment in early April, his campaign filed a formal petition last week urging the board to reconsider its denial of funds.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
Though widely condemned, his killing also triggered an outpouring of public rage over health insurance costs and claims denials.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 7 May 2025
That worries both Da Rien and Johnston, who fear the designation could be used to justify deportations of Haitians or visa denials.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
After President Trump’s Department of Justice secured a controversial dismissal of Adams’ indictment in early April, his campaign filed a formal petition last week urging the board to reconsider its denial of funds.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025
Though widely condemned, his killing also triggered an outpouring of public rage over health insurance costs and claims denials.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 7 May 2025
That worries both Da Rien and Johnston, who fear the designation could be used to justify deportations of Haitians or visa denials.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denial
Noun
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Her refusal to give up and positive attitude is contagious.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Swiss hosts may just be hoping that by their refusal to take sides, the contest goes off without too much controversy.—
Andrew Jones,
NBC news,
15 May 2025
Noun
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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 27 May. 2025.
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