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Denial (Noun)

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Her husband's infidelity was so unbearable that she retreated into denial, refusing to accept the evidence of his affair.
The addict's denial of his problem was so strong that he continued to use despite the damage it was causing to his health and relationships.
After the loss of her child, she went into denial, pretending that her baby was still alive and would come back to her.
The company's CEO was in denial about the financial struggles of the business, insisting that everything was fine even as the company teetered on the brink of bankruptcy.
The patient's denial of her depression was so entrenched that she became angry and defensive whenever her therapist tried to discuss it with her.

The act of refusing to comply (as with a request); "it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges".

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Her lack of documentation resulted in the denial of her request for financial assistance.
The insurance company issued a formal denial of his claim after investigating the incident.
His attempt to renew his passport was met with denial due to his outstanding warrant.
The athlete's initial denial of the allegations sparked controversy among fans and teammates.
The administration's denial of tenure was based on his limited publishing history and weak research agenda.

The act of asserting that something alleged is not true.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The politician's denial of any wrongdoing came as a surprise to many of her constituents.
Her denial of the accusations was met with skepticism by the investigators.
The family's denial that they knew anything about the missing money only added to their suspicions.
The company issued a statement denying the allegations of pollution and claiming that they followed all regulations.
The celebrity's denial of an affair was widely reported in the media, but few people believed it.