Understanding the meaning of denial

denial

/dɪ'naɪəl/

noun
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
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abnegation self-abnegation self-denial self-renunciation

type of:
forgoing forswearing renunciation self-sacrifice selflessness
noun
the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
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disaffirmation

type of:
assertion asseveration averment
noun
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
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defence defense demurrer

type of:
due process of law due process

part of:
trial
noun
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
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type of:
defense reaction defence mechanism defence defence reaction defense defense mechanism
noun
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
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"it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"

type of:
speech act

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