Synonyms of denial

denial

noun

di-ˈnī(-ə)l 

1

as in refusal

an unwillingness to grant something asked for

our supervisor's denial of unpaid personal leave got mixed reactions from the staff

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refusal
• rejection
• nonacceptance
• no
• disallowance
• declination
• injunction
• nay
• repudiation
• suppression
• turndown
• rebuff
• veto
• repression
• repulse
• discouragement
• ban
• deterrence
• spurn
• negative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• grant
• allowance
• acceptance
• okay
• agreement
• consent
• permission
• sanction
• license
• authorization
• clearance
• assent
• leave
• acquiescence
• concurrence
• OK
• accession
• signature
• seal
• licence
• stamp
• sufferance
• imprimatur

2

as in rejection

a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement

the senator issued a flat denial of the accusation against her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rejection
• disavowal
• contradiction
• repudiation
• negation
• disallowance
• refutation
• disclaimer
• denegation
• rebuttal
• disconfirmation
• disproof
• negative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirmation
• admission
• acknowledgment
• acknowledgement
• confession
• declaration
• concession
• affirmation
• assertion
• testimony
• avowal
• documentation
• validation
• testament
• corroboration
• substantiation
• attestation

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of denial

According to public broadcaster Radio New Zealand, the decision to overturn Owen’s visa denial was made by the country’s Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk. —Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

She's been researching coverage denials for a forthcoming book. —Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024

Almost 3 of 5 adults who experience a coverage denial said their care was delayed as a result, according to a report from the CommonWealth Fund. —Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024

Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, repeated the denials, telling reporters Sept. 5 that the president wouldn't pardon or commute Hunter Biden's sentence. —Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024