denial in French
denial in French is négation, dénégation, déni — denial means a refusal to admit that something is true.
denial in French
négation
An assertion of untruth.
dénégation
(logic) The negation in logic.
négation
(logic) The negation in logic.
déni
Refusal to believe that a problem exists.
rejet
Refusal to believe that a problem exists.
refus
(psychology) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
What does "denial" mean?
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noun A refusal to admit that something is true.
"His denial of the affair only made things worse."
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noun A refusal to accept an unpleasant truth or reality, often as a psychological coping mechanism.
"She was in denial about how serious the diagnosis was."
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noun A refusal to grant or provide something requested.
"The bank's denial of the loan left them scrambling for funds."
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denial in a sentence
- His denial of the affair only made things worse.
- The company issued a firm denial of the allegations.
- She was in denial about how serious the diagnosis was.
- The bank's denial of the loan left them scrambling for funds.
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What is "denial" in French?
"denial" in French is négation, dénégation, déni. denial means: A refusal to admit that something is true.
How do you use "denial" in a sentence?
Example: "His denial of the affair only made things worse." In French, "denial" is négation, dénégation, déni.
Are there other ways to say "denial" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "denial": négation, dénégation, déni, rejet, refus.
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