English / word
denial
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
the action of declaring something to be untrue; the refusal to accept or acknowledge an unpleasant reality
In context
01
He remained in complete denial about his serious health problems.
02
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
Synonyms
rejection,contradiction,refusal
Antonyms
acceptance,admission,acknowledgment
Collocations
in denial,complete denial,flat denial