Synonyms of denials

denials

noun

plural of denial

1

as in refusals

an unwillingness to grant something asked for

our supervisor's denial of unpaid personal leave got mixed reactions from the staff

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refusals
• rejections
• disallowances
• turndowns
• declinations
• nays
• noes
• nonacceptances
• injunctions
• rebuffs
• suppressions
• repudiations
• discouragements
• repressions
• vetoes
• spurns
• bans
• negatives
• repulses
• deterrences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grants
• approvals
• allowances
• sanctions
• agreements
• authorizations
• acceptances
• leaves
• licenses
• clearances
• consents
• permissions
• accessions
• signatures
• seals
• stamps
• OKs
• acquiescences
• concurrences
• assents
• sufferances
• imprimaturs

2

as in rejections

a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement

the senator issued a flat denial of the accusation against her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rejections
• disavowals
• contradictions
• repudiations
• negations
• disallowances
• disclaimers
• refutations
• rebuttals
• denegations
• disconfirmations
• disproofs
• negatives

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• admissions
• confirmations
• acknowledgments
• confessions
• avowals
• concessions
• declarations
• assertions
• affirmations
• testimonies
• attestations
• validations
• testaments
• documentations
• corroborations
• substantiations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denials

Entry denials have risen sharply over the past year and for reasons that did not constitute grounds for denial previously, including suspicions of anti-Israel views, say Israeli lawyers who represent travelers who were denied entry. — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

Read more from Liz on the details of the ADA’s denials and how those involved have reacted. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Sep. 2026

There are more defensible denials than there are biller-hours to defend them, so the appeal window closes before anyone reaches the claim. — Oleg Nesterov, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Ten days later, another American citizen, Alex Pretti, was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, followed by a similar pattern of attacks and denials by federal officials. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

To avoid unexpected claim denials, read through your entire contract. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Vanos was elected two years ago, defeating a more conservative candidate who critics said was tied to Moms for Liberty despite her denials. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

The judge's order also vacates visa denials that were based solely on the policy. — Laura Romero, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

That’s because immigration lawyers worry people won’t get a fair shake thanks to frequent denials of bond. — Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026