Main entry: denial, self-abnegation, self-denial, self-renunciation, abnegation
Definition: renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Main entry: defence, defense, demurrer, denial
Definition: a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
Usage: he gave evidence for the defense
Main entry: denial, disaffirmation
Definition: the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
Main entry: denial
Definition: the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
Usage: it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges
Main entry: denial
Definition: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts