Verleugnung — meaning in English
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English meaning
- denial noun A refusal to admit that something is true.
- denialism noun The refusal to accept facts that are well supported by science or history, often as a way of trying to shape public opinion or policy.
- disavowal noun A statement denying that one knows, is connected to, or is responsible for something or someone.
Senses
Verleugnung is used for these senses in English:
- 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.
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.
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