denial

• Существительное, обозначающее акт отказа принять, признать или поверить во что-либо, или утверждение о том, что что-то не является правдой.

A noun referring to the act of refusing to accept, acknowledge, or believe something, or a statement that something is not true.

1. Refusal to acceptB2formal

   The act of refusing to accept or believe something that is true or real.

   Отрицание

   • He is in denial about his health problems.
   • Her denial of the facts only made the situation worse.
   • The company's denial of responsibility angered the public.

   Synonymsdisavowaldisbeliefdissentnonacceptancerefusalrejectionrenunciationrepudiation

   Antonymsacceptanceadmissionrecognition

2. Refusal to grantB2formal

   The act of refusing to allow or give something that is requested.

   Отказ

   • The denial of the visa application was unexpected.
   • His request for a raise met with a firm denial.
   • The denial of access to the building was due to security reasons.

   Synonymsdeclinationnonacceptancerefusalrejectionrepudiationvetowithholding

   Antonymsapprovalconcessiongrant

3. B2formal

   A statement that something is not true; a contradiction.

   Отрицание

   • The suspect issued a denial of all charges.
   • Her denial of the accusation was convincing.
   • The official denial was published in the newspaper.

   Synonymscontradictiondisavowaldisclaimernegationrefutationrepudiation

   Antonymsadmissionaffirmationavowalconfirmation