LEARNit Dictionary

denial

noun
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1
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a statement that something is not true or does not exist; the action of denying something
انکار, رد
2
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an act of refusing to allow somebody to have something they have a right to expect
رد, امتناع, ممانعت
Pressure groups have drawn attention to the denial of human rights in some areas.
The advertising ban is a denial of freedom of speech.
3
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the act of refusing to accept that something unpleasant or painful is true
انکار, کتمان, رد, عدم پذیرش
The patient is still in denial.
Some people are in denial about the situation.
see also climate change denial