denial
US /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/
UK /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/
1.
the action of declaring something to be untrue
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He issued a strong denial of the accusations.
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Her denial of involvement was unconvincing.
2.
the refusal of something requested or desired
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The bank's denial of the loan left them in a difficult position.
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He was upset by the denial of his request for a raise.
3.
the state of refusing to believe or accept that something is true or real
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She is still in denial about her illness.
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His constant denial of responsibility made things worse.