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DENIALS

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There are 5 meanings of the word Denials.

Denials - 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

"He gave five denials of the allegations against him."
"The lawyer argued with strong denials that his client was involved in the crime."
"Her repeated denials of the accusations only raised more suspicions."
"Despite the denials from the government, many people remained convinced of a cover-up."
"The denials from the witness cast doubt on the reliability of his testimony."
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Word Game Points

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

DENIALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DENIALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, denials is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DENIALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DENIALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, denials is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DENIALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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