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English to English noun
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the act of refusing to comply (as with a request) |  | Example: it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges
source: wordnet30
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the act of asserting that something alleged is not true |  | source: wordnet30
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(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts |  | source: wordnet30
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renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others |  | source: wordnet30
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a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him |  | Example: he gave evidence for the defense
source: wordnet30
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The act of gainsaying, refusing, or disowning; negation; -- the contrary of affirmation. |  | source: webster1913
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