denial

denial

 

 

Word: Denial

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Phonetic Pronunciation: /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

 

Description and Definition:

"Denial" refers to the refusal to accept or acknowledge the truth or reality of a situation, fact, or idea. It is a defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality. In psychological terms, denial can be a way of coping with distressing or traumatic experiences or emotions.

 

 

Etymology and Historical Context:

Derived from the Old French "denier" ("to deny"), which comes from the Latin "denegare" (composed of "de-" meaning 'completely' and "negare" meaning 'to refuse, say no'), "denial" entered English in the early 15th century. Throughout history, denial has been recognized as a psychological defense mechanism, famously conceptualized in Freudian psychoanalytic theory.

 

 

Synonyms:

1. Refusal
2. Rejection
3. Disavowal
4. Repudiation
5. Disowning

Antonyms:

1. Acceptance
2. Acknowledgment
3. Admission
4. Confirmation
5. Agreement

 

Example Sentences:

1. His denial of the problem only made things worse.
2. The patient's denial of their illness was a major obstacle to treatment.
3. Her denial about the severity of the situation was concerning.
4. The company issued a denial of the allegations.
5. Living in denial can prevent individuals from facing their issues.
6. The denial of reality is a common coping mechanism.
7. He responded with denial when confronted with the facts.
8. The family was in denial about their financial difficulties.
9. His denial of responsibility was not accepted by the court.
10. The government's denial of the crisis sparked public outrage.

 

 

Korean Translations:

1. 문제를 부인한 것은 상황을 더욱 악화시켰다.
2. 환자가 질병을 부인하는 것은 치료에 큰 장애가 되었다.
3. 그녀가 상황의 심각성을 부인하는 것이 우려되었다.
4. 회사는 그 주장을 부인하는 성명을 발표했다.
5. 부인 속에서 살아가는 것은 개인이 문제에 직면하는 것을 방해할 수 있다.
6. 현실을 부인하는 것은 일반적인 대처 메커니즘이다.
7. 그는 사실에 직면했을 때 부인으로 반응했다.
8. 그 가족은 그들의 재정적 어려움에 대해 부인했다.
9. 그의 책임 부인은 법정에서 받아들여지지 않았다.
10. 정부가 위기를 부인한 것은 대중의 분노를 촉발시켰다.

 

Multimedia Resources:

• TED Talk on the Psychology of Denial
• YouTube Video: Understanding Denial as a Defense Mechanism
• Educational Video for Children: The Concept of Denial and Truth
• HowToPronounce.com - denial
• YouGlish.com - denial
• TED Talk - The danger of science denial

 

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