1
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for
our supervisor's denial of unpaid personal leave got mixed reactions from the staff
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2
as in rejection
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
the senator issued a flat denial of the accusation against her
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Recent Examples of denial
The group faced particular backlash, as well as condemnation from haredi leaders, in 2007 for appearing at an Iranian conference centered on Holocaust denial.
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Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Justice Brett Kavanaugh also released a statement respecting the denial to hear the case.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Florence currently handles only prior authorization approvals but does not pursue denials.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Hart and Mikal Bridges set the tone with relentless on-ball pressure and denials.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
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Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Justice Brett Kavanaugh also released a statement respecting the denial to hear the case.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Florence currently handles only prior authorization approvals but does not pursue denials.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Hart and Mikal Bridges set the tone with relentless on-ball pressure and denials.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for denial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denial
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Despite battlefield advances, Putin has reportedly agreed in principle to begin drafting a peace framework following a two-hour call with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has voiced frustration over Putin’s refusal to engage with Kyiv directly and recent large-scale Russian attacks.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Her refusal to be anything other than fully, unapologetically herself.—
Skye P. Marshall,
IndieWire,
30 May 2025
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But the first lady's office squashed those rejection rumors for her son last week.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The founder who avoids raising prices fears rejection.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Denial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denial. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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