English Dictionary
Definition denial in British English
denial
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/dɪˈnaɪəl/
Example
The company has issued a strong denial of responsibility for the mistake.
Synonyms and related words
Example
the denial of human rights to the mass of the population
3
in psychology, a refusal to accept the unpleasant truth about a situation or admit what you are feeling
