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Definition denial in British English

denial noun

noun
/dɪˈnaɪəl/
1

a statement that something is not true or did not happen

Example

The company has issued a strong denial of responsibility for the mistake.

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2

the refusal to let someone have or do something

Example

the denial of human rights to the mass of the population

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3

in psychology, a refusal to accept the unpleasant truth about a situation or admit what you are feeling

Example

I think she's still in denial about his death.

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Definition denial in British English