denial

noun

1. the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

   noun.communication

   Examples

   It resulted in a complete denial of his privileges.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the act of asserting that something alleged is not true

   noun.communication

   Synonyms disaffirmation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

   noun.process

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

   noun.act

   Synonyms abnegation self-abnegation self-denial self-renunciation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him

   noun.act

   Synonyms defence defense demurrer

   Antonyms criminal prosecution prosecution

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. The act of gainsaying, refusing, or disowning; negation; -- the contrary of <i>affirmation</i>.

   noun

   Source: webster1913