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denial
noun(de-ni-al)
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Synonyms: abnegation, self-abnegation, self-denial, self-renunciation,
denial
noun(de-ni-al)
the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
Synonyms: disaffirmation,
denial
noun(de-ni-al)
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
Synonyms: defence, defense, demurrer,
denial
noun(de-ni-al)
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
denial
noun(de-ni-al)
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
Examples:
It resulted in a complete denial of his privileges.

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