denial

Everyday

1. A denial is saying that something is not true. tree →
2. Denial is refusing to give something, or saying no: denial of rights. tree →
3. Being «in denial» means not accepting a painful truth. tree →
4. (Bible) Peter's denial is when he said he did not know Jesus. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and news (he issued a denial), feelings (in denial about grief), ethics (denial of rights), the Easter story.

Examples

• The minister made a firm denial. tree →
• Despite his denial, the crumbs were on his face. tree →
• She was in denial about losing the race. tree →
• Denial of food is cruel. tree →
• Peter's denial happened before the cock crowed. tree →
• Denial is one stage of grief. tree →

Note

Verb: deny (denied). Self-denial = giving up things you want.