denial
/dɪnˈaɪʌl/
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Noun
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request); "it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"
Noun
the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
Noun
(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
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renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
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a defendant''s answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him; "he gave evidence for the defense"
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assertion
asseveration
averment
defence
defence mechanism
defence reaction
defense
defense mechanism
defense reaction
due process
due process of law
forgoing
forswearing
renunciation
selflessness
self-sacrifice
speech act