disconfirmations

noun

plural of disconfirmation
1
as in denials
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement an official disconfirmation of the rumors that the military was planning an invasion

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2
as in refutations
something (as an argument) that serves to disprove members of the sect refused to accept the scientific evidence as being in any way a disconfirmation of their deeply held religious beliefs

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  1. denials
  2. rejections
Noun
  • Consider reviewing a plan’s record on approvals and denials with the state insurance commissioner.
    — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because immigration lawyers worry people won’t get a fair shake thanks to frequent denials of bond.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of denials
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  • Pharmaceutical companies will be looking for changes at the agency, too, after rejections or reversals of biotech drugs intended for rare diseases.
    — Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Pharmaceutical companies will also be looking for changes at the agency, following rejections or reversals of biotech drugs intended for rare diseases.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rejections
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“Disconfirmations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disconfirmations. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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