denial in German
denial in German is Abstreitung, Bestreitung, Dementi — denial means a refusal to admit that something is true.
denial in German
Abstreitung
An assertion of untruth.
Bestreitung
An assertion of untruth.
Dementi
An assertion of untruth.
Leugnung
An assertion of untruth.
Negation
(logic) The negation in logic.
Verneinung
(logic) The negation in logic.
Negierung
(logic) The negation in logic.
Verleugnung
Refusal to believe that a problem exists.
Abstreiten
Refusal to believe that a problem exists.
Leugnen
Refusal to believe that a problem exists.
Nichtwahrhabenwollen
Refusal to believe that a problem exists.
Verweigerung
(psychology) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
Absage
(psychology) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
Zurückweisung
(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.
"Despite the evidence, his denial of any mistake never wavered."
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noun A refusal to accept an unpleasant truth or reality, often as a psychological coping mechanism.
"He's living in denial, ignoring the growing pile of unpaid bills."
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noun A refusal to grant or provide something requested.
"The denial of her visa application meant she could not travel."
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denial in a sentence
- Despite the evidence, his denial of any mistake never wavered.
- His denial of the affair only made things worse.
- He's living in denial, ignoring the growing pile of unpaid bills.
- Staying in denial about her health only delayed getting help.
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What is "denial" in German?
"denial" in German is Abstreitung, Bestreitung, Dementi. denial means: A refusal to admit that something is true.
How do you use "denial" in a sentence?
Example: "Despite the evidence, his denial of any mistake never wavered." In German, "denial" is Abstreitung, Bestreitung, Dementi.
Are there other ways to say "denial" in German?
Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "denial": Abstreitung, Bestreitung, Dementi, Leugnung, Negation, Verneinung.
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