denial

Definitions of "denial"
  1. The act of withholding agreement or approval for a request or demand
  2. A statement made to refute a claim or allegation, asserting its falsity
  3. A form of defense in which the party being accused refutes the allegations of the opposing party
How to use "denial" in a sentence
  1. The judge's denial of the plaintiff's request surprised everyone in the courtroom.
  2. His denial of the accusations created a tense atmosphere during the deposition.
  3. Their strategy involved a strong denial, rejecting all the allegations made in the lawsuit.

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