Definition of Denial
Denial
de·ni·al
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action of stating that something is invalid or false, or a refusal to accept that something is true;
e.g. We have to trust her denial of these claims and assume that she is innocent.
(noun)
a statement expressing that something is not valid or true;
e.g. He was too fast in giving his denial that he was involved.
(noun)
a refusal to grant something that is desired or requested, the action of denying something;
e.g. She is dreading the denial of her application for a visa.
(noun)
a refusal to admit to feeling some emotion or a failure to acknowledge some truth, often as a defense mechanism due to finding the emotion or truth to be unacceptable;
e.g. They are struggling with denial of the reality that their best friend is terminally ill.
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