denial
Aussprache: [dɪˈnaɪ.əl]
Wort
Kontext: „psychology“
(noun) when someone refuses to accept the truth about something. It's like when a child thinks that if they close their eyes, they can't be seen; they believe what they want to be true.
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After the accident, he was in denial about how serious his injuries were.
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She finally accepted the facts instead of living in denial.
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Why do some people live in denial instead of facing the truth?
Kontext: „legal“
(noun) a statement or action that says something is not true. It's like saying, 'No, that didn't happen' or 'I didn't do that' when someone makes a claim.
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The company issued a denial, saying they were not responsible for the damages.
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His silence was not a denial of the accusations; it just left people confused.
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What was the official denial from the organization regarding the allegations?
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