Denial (noun)
definition:
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
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AbnegationDenial (noun)
definition:
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
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DemurrerDenial (noun)
definition:
the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
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DisaffirmationDenial (noun)
definition:
the act of refusing to comply, as with a request
example:
"The hearing resulted in a complete denial of their privileges."
Denial (noun)
definition:
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts