Basic Details
Word: Denial
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The refusal to accept something as true or real.
Synonyms: Refusal, rejection, disavowal
Antonyms: Acceptance, acknowledgment, agreement
Idioms and Phrases
- In denial: This means refusing to accept the reality of a situation. Example: "She was in denial about her poor grades, thinking she would pass without studying."
- Denial is not just a river in Egypt: A humorous phrase used to point out that someone is avoiding the truth. Example: "When he said he didn't eat the last cookie, his friend replied, 'Denial is not just a river in Egypt!'"
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many people live in denial about the effects of climate change, refusing to see the evidence around them.
Example 2: After losing the match, the team was in denial about their performance, thinking they could still win the tournament.
Example 3: Her denial of the facts made it difficult for her friends to help her understand the situation.
Fun Fact
Did you know that "denial" comes from the Latin word "denegare," which means "to refuse"? This term has been used in various contexts throughout history, including law and psychology.
Famous Quote
"The first step in solving a problem is to recognize that it does exist." Zig Ziglar
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "denial" mean?
a) Acceptance of reality
b) Refusal to accept something as true
c) A form of agreement
d) A type of truth
Answer: b) Refusal to accept something as true
2. Which of these is a synonym of "denial"?
a) Acceptance
b) Acceptance
c) Refusal
d) Reality
Answer: c) Refusal
3. Which sentence uses "denial" correctly?
a) The denial of the news helped everyone stay calm.
b) In denial, she accepted the truth right away.
c) He was in denial about the broken vase he caused.
d) The denial gave a warm feeling of comfort.
Answer: c) He was in denial about the broken vase he caused.
4. Which idiom means to refuse to accept the reality of something?
a) In denial
b) The elephant in the room
c) A wolf in sheep's clothing
d) Burning the midnight oil
Answer: a) In denial
5. What is the opposite of "denial"?
a) Acceptance
b) Refusal
c) Denial
d) Disavowal
Answer: a) Acceptance
