Verleugnung — meaning in English
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English meaning
- 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.
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.