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DENIAL

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Denial.

How to pronounce denial:

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Denial - as a noun

The act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

Example: "It resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speech act
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of asserting that something alleged is not true

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disaffirmation23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assertion9asseveration15averment13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

Renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abnegation13self-abnegationself-denialself-renunciation

A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

Example: "He gave evidence for the defense"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defence13defense11demurrer11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
due processdue process of law
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was in denial about her addiction and refused to seek help."
"His constant denial of wrongdoing led to the breakdown of the relationship."
"The company's denial of responsibility for the pollution angered the local community."
"Despite overwhelming evidence, the suspect maintained his denial of any involvement in the crime."
"The politician's denial of the allegations only fueled public suspicion."
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Word Game Points

Is DENIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, denial is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DENIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DENIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, denial is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DENIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DENIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, denial is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DENIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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