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

The shocking killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive, Brian Thompson, reopened a national wound inflicted by the delay and denial of health coverage to countless Americans. —Jamie Court, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024

Whitney’s denial was without prejudice, meaning 23XI Racing and Front Row could try again. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024

The analysis also showed top reasons for claim denials, based on Experian’s Report of the State of Claims. —Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024

Their legal representation, handled by Jeffrey Kessler, claims that the injunction denial does not impact the inherent validity of their claims, as deadlines for discovery have accelerated. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024