denial synonyms

denial

n.

  1. Refusal to recognize a situation

    disavowal, forswearing, repudiation, contradiction, disclaiming, disclaimer, abnegation, rejection, refutation, negation, retraction, recantation, dismissal, renunciation, dismissing, disowning, disaffirmation, refusal to recognize, refusal to acknowledge, disbelief.

    Antonyms acknowledgment*, avowal*, confession. *

  2. Refusal to give consent

    rejection, veto, dissent, disapproval; see opposition 2, refusal.

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