Denials Meaning in English
word · lemma: denial
Definition
Statements or actions where someone says that something is not true, or refuses to accept or agree with something. Often used when people reject an accusation, fact, or request.
Usage & Nuances
Generally formal; used in legal, business, or news contexts (e.g., 'official denials'). Often appears with 'repeated', 'firm', or 'public'. Different from 'refusals', which focus more directly on rejecting a request.
Example Sentences
The company made several denials about the rumors.
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His repeated denials did not convince anyone.
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There were denials from both sides after the argument.
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Official denials didn't stop people from gossiping about the scandal.
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After all those denials, he finally told us the truth.
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Insurance denials are a big problem for many patients.
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