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
One of the Insurance Department’s key responsibilities is advocating for Kansans who submit complaints disputing insurance company denials and underpayments.
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Matthew Kelly
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
In November, the Kremlin said a Washington Post report that Putin had spoken by phone with Trump after the U.S. election was false, a denial many analysts did not believe.
—Brendan Cole
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
When legislators tried to clarify the denial with the agency’s general counsel and legislative affairs director, the call was abruptly disconnected.
—Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
Even under ideal conditions, restaurants operate on the tightest of margins, and these denials have been a death knell for some.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Matthew Kelly
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
In November, the Kremlin said a Washington Post report that Putin had spoken by phone with Trump after the U.S. election was false, a denial many analysts did not believe.
—Brendan Cole
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
When legislators tried to clarify the denial with the agency’s general counsel and legislative affairs director, the call was abruptly disconnected.
—Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
Even under ideal conditions, restaurants operate on the tightest of margins, and these denials have been a death knell for some.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denial
Noun
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Critics and viewers alike praised its restraint, its atmosphere, its refusal to explain itself — qualities rarely associated with advertising.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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The lesson is that, in today’s Britain, the refusal to pursue meaningful change leads to perpetual turbulence and instability.—
Oliver Eagleton,
Time,
5 July 2025
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a legislative committee's rejection of a ban on conversion therapy was unconstitutional.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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Despite having a degree, Pal has faced rejections for jobs ranging from Uber corporate to local restaurant management. ¨A bachelor’s degree is just not enough,¨ Pal said.—
Sami Khan,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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“Denial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denial. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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