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refusing to accept the truth or facts of a situation, often as a defense mechanism to avoid dealing with uncomfortable emotions or situations.

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refusing to accept the truth or facts of a situation, often as a defense mechanism to avoid dealing with uncomfortable emotions or situations.

Despite the overwhelming evidence, he kept denying reality and insisted everything was fine.

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the act of rejecting or dismissing the existence or truth of something that is evident or proven.

Her constant denying of reality made it difficult for her to progress in therapy.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58