denials
|de/ni/als|
B2
/dɪˈnaɪəlz/
(denial)
refusal or rejection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'denial' originates from the Old French word 'denial,' which meant 'refusal.'
Historical Evolution
'denial' changed from the Old French word 'denial' and eventually became the modern English word 'denial.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'refusal,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'declaring something to be untrue.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of declaring something to be untrue.
His denials of the accusations were firm and unwavering.
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