denial

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A statement that something is not true.

   The singer issued a firm denial of all the rumors.

2. 2
   noun

   A refusal to give or allow something.

   The denial of medical care to the poor caused public outrage.

3. 3
   noun

   A refusal to accept that a painful truth or problem is real.

   He is in denial that he has a drinking problem.

From deny + -al.

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