Word Finder - denials

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The negation in logic.

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The denial of "There might be X" is the null, "False, there is no X."

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A refusal to comply with a request.

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Every time we asked for an interview we got a denial.

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An assertion of untruth.

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The singer has issued a sweeping denial of all the rumors.

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Refusal to believe a problem exists

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We couldn't break through his denial about being alcoholic.

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A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.

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He is in denial that he has a drinking problem.

The work of Marco Polo is the most valuable narrative of travels that appeared during the middle ages, and despite a cold reception and many denials of the accuracy of the record, its substantial truthfulness has been abundantly proved.

That the first type of atheism exists, in spite of the denials of those who favour the second or the third, may be proved by the utterances of men like Feuerbach, Flourens or Bradlaugh.

Truth and falsehood belong only to assertions or denials concerning ideas, that is, to our interpretations of our ideas according to their mutual relations.

However with two other players receiving the same message later in the night and their vehement denials further investigation was required.

He suggested that despite Baghdad's repeated denials, the government still had time to change its mind.

I can therefore only repeat my vigorous denials of the allegations which were issued at the outset of this case.

The Saudis have been equally vociferous in their denials.

Denials and rationalizations litter the road to slow failures.

Consumers may be asked to pay off a debt that isn't really theirs, and despite their denials of responsibility, the creditor may keep aggressively pursuing payment.

After years of denials and smiling photo ops, the couple announced their split in late 2005.

After all the denials of pregnancy rumors in recent months, Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban are reportedly "thrilled" that they are expecting their first baby together.

When asked about the denials, Nicole responded with a candid interview in Vanity Fair regarding her past two miscarriages with ex-husband Tom Cruise.

Lauren Conrad has repeatedly disputed this rumor, but here's a little tidbit that goes to the contrary of Miss Conrad's flat out denials of the show being at least partially scripted.

Finally, after all the denials, Madonna and Guy admitted that they were done with their seven year marriage.

Simon Cowell engagement rumors are met with denials by the American Idol judge…but he does admit he's "smitten".

Claim denials, delayed benefits, and high premiums are more than enough cause for pause among those for whom the money spent on such insurance is precious.