denial - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

Synonyms

• abnegation
• denial
• self-abnegation
• self-denial
• self-renunciation

More generic

• forgoing
• forswearing
• renunciation
• self-sacrifice
• selflessness

Noun

a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

Synonyms

• defence
• defense
• demurrer
• denial

More generic

• due process
• due process of law

More specific

• entrapment

Related

• trial

Noun

the act of asserting that something alleged is not true

Synonyms

• denial
• disaffirmation

More generic

• assertion
• asseveration
• averment

More specific

• negation

Noun

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

Synonyms

• denial

More generic

• speech act

More specific

• abnegation
• disavowal
• disclaimer
• naysaying
• negative
• refusal

Noun

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

Synonyms

• denial

More generic

• defence
• defence mechanism
• defence reaction
• defense
• defense mechanism
• defense reaction

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