Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
denial
noun
/dɪˈnaɪ.əl/
Definition
The act of refusing to acknowledge or accept something.
Examples
- She was in denial about her health problems.
- His denial of the incident shocked everyone.
- In therapy, he learned to confront his denial.
Meaning
Denial is the psychological defense mechanism where a person unconsciously refuses to accept reality or facts.
Synonyms
- refusal
- rejection
- dissimilation
- disavowal
