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Denial

usgb/dɪˈnaɪəl/Volume
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Explicit Refusal

Used to describe a clear and direct statement rejecting a claim or accusation.

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In court, the suspect issued a denial of the charges.
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Avoiding Truth

Denial can imply someone is intentionally avoiding the truth for their own benefit.

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His denial of the incident came across as avoiding the truth.
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Not Just 'No'

Denial is stronger than simple disagreement; it often carries a sense of finality.

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Despite the evidence, his categorical denial was seen as stubbornness.
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AbnegationDisavowNegationRefusalRejectionRenunciationRepudiateResistance
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