denial
Pronunciation:
/dɪˈnaɪ.əl//dɪˈnaɪ.əl/noun
Definitions
The negation in logic.
Example: The denial of "There might be X" is the null, "False, there is no X."
A refusal to comply with a request.
Example: Every time we asked for an interview we got a denial.
An assertion of untruth.
Example: The singer has issued a sweeping denial of all the rumors.
Refusal to believe a problem exists
Example: We couldn't break through his denial about being alcoholic.