denial
- Noun. The negation in logic.
- Noun. A refusal to comply with a request.
- Noun. An assertion of untruth.
- Noun. Refusal to believe a problem exists.
- Noun. (context, formerly) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
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