denial
gb/dɪnˈaɪəl/ us/dɪnˈaɪəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 8800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
statement that something is untrue
A statement that says something is not true, especially when someone is accused of something.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] issues a denial of/that [clause]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "denial" with "refusal." "Denial" is usually about saying that something is not true (for example, denying a rumor), while "refusal" is about not agreeing to do or give something (for example, refusing an invitation).
Sinónimos
rejection (A general word for saying no to an idea or claim; less specific to truth than "denial.")
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disavowal (More formal; stresses distancing yourself from a statement, action, or connection.)
Antónimos
admission (Involves accepting that something, often bad or embarrassing, is true.)
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confirmation (States that something is true, the opposite of denying it.)
Colocaciones
flat denial
|firm denial
|categorical denial
|official denial
|public denial
|issue a denial
Temas
communication
|media
|law
Ejemplos
- The politician issued a flat denial of the corruption allegations.
- Despite his repeated denials, the evidence clearly linked him to the crime.
- Her denial that she had seen the email was later proven false.
- The company released a public denial after the rumors spread online.
- His calm denial of any wrongdoing surprised the investigators.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He gave a strong denial of the story.
- The actor made a public denial on TV.
- Her denial that she lied did not sound honest.
- We read the company’s denial in the newspaper.
- Their denial of the report was quick and clear.
Sustantivo
B2
action
2
refusal to allow or provide
The act of not giving or not allowing something that someone asks for or should get.
Patrón de uso:
denial of [something] to [someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners may use "denial" when "refusal" or "rejection" is more natural in everyday talk (e.g., saying *"I got a denial"* instead of "My request was refused" or "My application was rejected"). "Denial" is common in more formal or official contexts, especially with "of" (denial of access, denial of rights).
Sinónimos
refusal (Very close in meaning; a broad word for saying no to a request or giving something.)
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withholding (Stresses keeping something back that might otherwise be given, such as information or payment.)
Antónimos
granting (The act of giving or allowing something that was requested, the opposite of denying it.)
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provision (Focuses on supplying or giving something, rather than refusing it.)
Colocaciones
denial of access
|denial of rights
|denial of care
|denial of service
|denial of benefits
|loan denial
Temas
law
|politics
|services
|business
Ejemplos
- The report highlighted the denial of basic healthcare to rural communities.
- Activists protested the denial of voting rights to certain groups.
- Her application was met with a denial of funding from the committee.
- The denial of access to clean water has created a public health crisis.
- Patients complained about the repeated denial of mental health services by their insurer.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The denial of food and water was cruel.
- They fought against the denial of their rights.
- We complained about the denial of internet service.
- He was angry about the denial of his visa.
- The denial of help made the problem worse.
Sustantivo
B2
state
3
refusal to accept reality
A mental state where a person does not want to accept that something bad or difficult is true, even when it is clear.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is in denial about [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse this mental-state meaning with the simple statement meaning. In the phrase "in denial," it almost always refers to the psychological state, not to one single spoken denial.
Sinónimos
self-deception (Emphasizes lying to oneself, while "denial" is about blocking or refusing to accept a fact.)
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avoidance (Suggests staying away from facing a truth or problem, not always as strong or specific as "denial.")
Antónimos
acceptance (The act or state of recognizing and living with a fact, especially a painful one.)
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acknowledgment (Openly admitting that something is true or real.)
Colocaciones
in denial
|deep denial
|complete denial
|state of denial
|live in denial
|remain in denial
Temas
emotions
|psychology
|health
Ejemplos
- He’s still in denial about his drinking problem and refuses to seek help.
- Her calm smile seemed like denial in the face of such obvious loss.
- The family lived in denial for years about their son’s addiction.
- Therapy helped her move from denial to acceptance after the diagnosis.
- Climate denial remains strong in some groups despite the scientific evidence.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She is in denial about her illness.
- He lives in denial and will not talk about his problem.
- They were in denial after the bad news.
- Counseling can help people move out of denial.
- His denial of the problem hurts the whole family.
Sustantivo
B2
action
4
refusing oneself pleasures
The habit of not giving yourself things you enjoy or want, usually for moral, religious, or health reasons.
Patrón de uso:
a life of denial / strict denial of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "denial" always means saying that something is not true. In this meaning it refers to holding back pleasures or goods from yourself, not to talking about truth or lies.
Sinónimos
self-restraint (Focuses on control over one’s desires; slightly broader and less often connected to religion.)
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abstinence (Often used for not doing or using specific things like sex, alcohol, or certain foods, rather than general lifestyle denial.)
Antónimos
indulgence (Allowing oneself pleasures freely, the opposite of holding back.)
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self-indulgence (Overly giving oneself pleasures and luxuries, the direct opposite of self-denial.)
Colocaciones
self-denial
|life of denial
|strict denial of pleasure
|denial of comfort
|practice denial
|act of denial
Temas
religion
|lifestyle
|health
Ejemplos
- The monks live a life of denial, owning almost nothing.
- For him, strict denial of sugar was the only way to manage his health.
- Years of denial and hard work finally paid off when she finished medical school.
- Her diet is based on denial rather than balance, and it is hard to maintain.
- He saw the training as an exercise in denial and discipline.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The priest chose a life of denial.
- Her strict diet feels like constant denial.
- Self-denial can be part of some religions.
- He practiced denial of sweets for one month.
- A little denial is okay, but too much can be unhealthy.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
denial
AFI
GB/dɪnˈaɪəl/
US/dɪnˈaɪəl/
Sílabas y acento
deni - al (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (al)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: denial
- Plural: denial, denials
Familia de palabras
Forms
denials
noun
Core family
deny
verb B1
Related words
denier
noun
Negative and opposite forms
undeniable
adjective
undeniably
adverb
Advanced or less common
deniable
adjective
deniability
noun
Expresiones
categorical denial
1/kˌætəɡˈɔɹɪkəl dɪnˈaɪəl/
fixed phrase
formal
absolute and formal denial
A very strong and formal statement that something is completely not true, with no conditions.
Ejemplos
- The company gave a categorical denial of all the allegations.
- His lawyer issued a categorical denial on his behalf.
- Despite the categorical denial, investigators continued their work.
denial of service
1/dɪnˈaɪəl əv sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
making a service unavailable
A situation where users cannot use a service, especially an online or computer service, because it is blocked or overloaded on purpose.
Ejemplos
- The website went down after a large denial of service attack.
- They installed new security tools to prevent denial of service incidents.
- The company blamed the outage on a denial of service targeting its servers.
flat denial
1/flˈæt dɪnˈaɪəl/
fixed phrase
very clear strong denial
A very strong and clear statement that something is not true.
Ejemplos
- The minister issued a flat denial of any involvement in the scandal.
- Her flat denial surprised everyone who had seen the messages.
- Despite the flat denial from officials, the public remained doubtful.
in a state of denial
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv dɪnˈaɪəl/
idiom
continuing to refuse reality
To be in a continuing mental condition where you do not accept that something is true or real.
Ejemplos
- He is in a state of denial about his health problems.
- The community remained in a state of denial after the factory closed.
- She stayed in a state of denial until the situation became impossible to ignore.
in denial
1/ˈɪn dɪnˈaɪəl/
idiom
refusing to accept the truth
To not accept that something is true or real, often because it is painful or difficult.
Ejemplos
- He’s still in denial about how serious his debt is.
- She was clearly in denial and kept saying everything was fine.
- The company seems to be in denial about the impact of its actions.
official denial
1/əfˈɪʃəl dɪnˈaɪəl/
fixed phrase
denial by an authority
A statement from a government, company, or other authority saying that something is not true.
Ejemplos
- An official denial was released shortly after the story broke.
- Despite the official denial, many people believed the rumor.
- The ministry’s official denial did little to calm the public.
self-denial
1/sˈɛlf dɪnˈaɪəl/
fixed phrase
refusing yourself pleasures
The act of not allowing yourself things you enjoy or want, often for moral, religious, or health reasons.
Ejemplos
- She admired the monks’ life of hard work and self-denial.
- A little self-denial can help you save money.
- His strict training routine required discipline and self-denial.