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Vocabulary Entry
denial
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The action of declaring something to be untrue or the refusal to acknowledge a reality.
Example Sentences
"His denial of the facts hindered the investigation."
"She lived in denial about her health issues."
"The denial of his request for leave left him disappointed."
V
verb
To declare that something is not true; to refuse to acknowledge or accept.
Example Sentences
"She denied the allegations against her."
"He denied having any involvement in the incident."
"They denied access to the private area of the building."