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denial

Pronunciation: [dɪˈnaɪ.əl]

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Learn how to use denial in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

After the accident, he was in denial about how serious his injuries were.

Example

She finally accepted the facts instead of living in denial.

Example

Why do some people live in denial instead of facing the truth?

How to pronounce denial

Pronunciation: [dɪˈnaɪ.əl]

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