definition of
denial

[1] #1 denial n. the act of refusing to comply (as with a request); "it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges". wn

[2] #2 denial n. [disaffirmation] the act of asserting that something alleged is not true. wn

[3] #3 denial n. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts. wn

[4] #4 denial n. [abnegation, self-abnegation, self-denial, self-renunciation] renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others. wn

[5] #5 denial n. [defense, defence, demurrer] a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him; "he gave evidence for the defense". wn