negations

noun

plural of negation
1
as in denials
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement issued specific negations of all of the charges against her

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2
as in abolitions
the doing away with something by formal action a ruling by the Supreme Court that many regarded as a negation of the basic right of privacy

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Recent Examples of negations The saga ended as last-minute negations between civic leaders and company representatives temporarily spared the shop from shuttering. — Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negations
  1. denials
  2. repeals
  3. rejections
Noun
  • Some clients, however, may be confused by reports about insurance rate hikes, claims denials or underwriting hurdles.
    — David Chavern, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Democrats have long denied involvement in the non-incumbent Sullivan's candidacy, and both the Peltola campaign and the DSCC reiterated those denials after the Times story published.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of denials
Noun
  • In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Definition of repeals
Noun
  • For next year’s admissions, institutions would have to publish more detailed selection criteria and explain rejections when applicants request reasons.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The man is booked, even if rejections litter the laboratory floor.
    — Arabelle Sicardi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of rejections

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