Denial

usgb/dɪˈnaɪəl/Volume
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Explicit RefusalPlay
Used to describe a clear and direct statement rejecting a claim or accusation. SlideIn court, the suspect issued a denial of the charges.
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Avoiding TruthPlay
Denial can imply someone is intentionally avoiding the truth for their own benefit. SlideHis denial of the incident came across as avoiding the truth.
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Not Just 'No'Play
Denial is stronger than simple disagreement; it often carries a sense of finality. SlideDespite the evidence, his categorical denial was seen as stubbornness.