kiistäminen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contradiction noun A statement or idea that is inconsistent with another, or that clashes with itself.
- denial noun A refusal to admit that something is true.
- denialism noun The practice of rejecting propositions which are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence, and often of seeking to influence policy processes and outcomes accordingly.
- disavowal noun A denial of knowledge, relationship, or responsibility towards something or someone.
- disclaimer noun A statement that limits or denies legal responsibility for something, typically attached to a product, website, contract or piece of advice.
- opposition noun Strong disagreement with, or resistance to, a plan, policy, or idea.
Senses
kiistäminen is used for these senses in English:
- contradiction (countable, uncountable) The act of contradicting.
- denial An assertion of untruth.
- denial (logic) The negation in logic.
- denial Refusal to believe that a problem exists.
- denialism The practice of rejecting propositions which are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence, and often of seeking to influence policy processes and outcomes accordingly.
- disavowal A denial of knowledge, relationship, or responsibility towards something or someone.
- disclaimer A public disavowal, as of responsibility, pretensions, claims, opinions, etc.
- disclaimer (legal) A denial, disavowal, or renunciation, as of a title, claim, interest, estate, or trust; relinquishment or waiver of an interest or estate.
contradiction — full definition
- noun A statement or idea that is inconsistent with another, or that clashes with itself.
- noun The act of contradicting.
denial — full definition
- noun A refusal to admit that something is true.
- noun A refusal to accept an unpleasant truth or reality, often as a psychological coping mechanism.
- noun A refusal to grant or provide something requested.