denial (n)

n07204401

type n
lex_filenum 10
def the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
examples it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges
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Hypernym speech act
Derivationally related form denial → deny
Hyponym abnegation; naysaying; negative; refusal; disavowal, disclaimer
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Hyponym speech act
Hypernym abnegation; naysaying; negative; refusal; disavowal, disclaimer
Derivationally related form deny → denial

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