denial
An assertion of untruth.
Noun 4 meanings
An assertion of untruth.
“The singer has issued a sweeping denial of all the rumors.”
The negation in logic.
“The denial of "There might be X" is the null, "False, there is no X."”
A refusal or failure to provide or grant something that is requested or desired.
“The denial of medical treatment to those who cannot afford to pay is scandalous.”
Refusal to believe that a problem exists.
“We couldn't break through his denial about being alcoholic.”
Etymology
From deny + -al.
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DENIAL at a glance
DENIAL has 6 letters and scores 7 points in Scrabble (D 2 + E 1 + N 1 + I 1 + A 1 + L 1) and 9 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,103 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with denial
All rhymesOne letter away
- DENTAL7
- MENIAL8
- GENIAL7
- VENIAL9
- PENIAL8
- XENIAL13
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