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negação — meaning in English

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English meaning

denial noun A refusal to admit that something is true.
disavowal noun A denial of knowledge, relationship, or responsibility towards something or someone.
negation noun The act of negating something.

Senses

negação is used for these senses in English:

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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

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