Thesaurus
plural of denial
Synonyms & Antonyms of denials
1
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
- our supervisor's denial of unpaid personal leave got mixed reactions from the staff
Synonyms for denials
- declinations,
- disallowances,
- nays,
- noes
- (or nos),
- nonacceptances,
- refusals,
- rejections,
- turndowns
Words Related to denials
Near Antonyms for denials
Antonyms for denials
- allowances,
- approvals,
- grants,
- OKs
- (or okays)
2
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
- the senator issued a flat denial of the accusation against her
Synonyms for denials
Words Related to denials
Near Antonyms for denials
Antonyms for denials
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More About denials
Cite this Entry
“Denials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denials. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Farm Idioms Quiz
-
- What does 'poke' refer to in the expression 'pig in a poke'?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Name that Thing: Musical Instruments
Can you correctly identify these musical instrume...
Take the quiz
-
Surprising Latin American Origins Behind Everyday Words
What treat did the Aztecs refer to as "bitter wat...
Take the quiz
-
Name That Thing
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question ...
Take the quiz
Share denials