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
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
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Despite constantly criticizing the Probation Department’s handling of the halls, all five members of the L.A. County Board of Supervisors supported Viera Rosa’s refusal to close Los Padrinos last year.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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In a recent Times/Siena poll, some of Mr. Trump’s supporters said his refusal to follow norms is part of his appeal.—
Natalie Proulx,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Largely unknown, with few public remarks, Souter was considered a politically palatable choice as the contentious Senate rejection of Reagan nominee Robert Bork three years earlier still rattled Washington.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Out of the 60,000 babies born in New Zealand last year, there were 71 rejections, according to an Official Information Act inquiry.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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“Denial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denial. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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