Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Denial

• (n.) The act of gainsaying, refusing, or disowning; negation; -- the contrary of affirmation.
• (n.) A refusal to admit the truth of a statement, charge, imputation, etc.; assertion of the untruth of a thing stated or maintained; a contradiction.
• (n.) A refusal to grant; rejection of a request.
• (n.) A refusal to acknowledge; disclaimer of connection with; disavowal; -- the contrary of confession; as, the denial of a fault charged on one; a denial of God.

Synonyms of Denial

• Disaffirmation
• Abnegation
• Self-Abnegation
• Self-Denial
• Self-Renunciation
• Defense
• Defence
• Demurrer

Antonyms of Denial

• Prosecution

Homophones of Denial