Definitions
1.NounAn assertion of untruth."The singer has issued a sweeping denial of all the rumors."
2.NounThe negation in logic."The denial of "There might be X" is the null, "False, there is no X.""
3.NounA 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.; I cannot understand the bank's denial of my loan application.; Every time we asked for an interview we got a denial."
4.NounRefusal to believe that a problem exists."We couldn't break through his denial about being alcoholic."
5.NounRefusal to admit responsibility for wrongdoing.
6.NounNegationism, denialism of historical facts or accepted interpretation.
7.NounA defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect."He is in denial that he has a drinking problem."
8.NounA disownment or disavowal"The denial of Jesus by Peter."