denial, n.
(denials)
freq. cnt. 9
(denials)
freq. cnt. 9
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
denial
sample sentences
"it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
denial disaffirmation
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
abnegation denial self-abnegation self-denial self-renunciation
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
<noun.process> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
denial
semantic pointers
domain of synset (topic)
hypernym
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
<noun.act>
defence defense demurrer denial
sample sentences
"he gave evidence for the defense"
lexical pointers
antonym
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
part holonym
domain of synset (topic)
hyponym