noun
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
Examples
- it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges
noun
the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
Synonyms
noun
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
noun
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Synonyms
abnegation
self-abnegation
self-denial
self-renunciation
noun
a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
Synonyms
Examples
- he gave evidence for the defense