denegations

noun

plural of denegation
as in denials
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement this recent flip-flop is merely the latest in a series of denegations by the governor of previously held positions

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  1. denials
  2. rejections
Noun
  • The new ruling vacates the ban and sets aside visa denials made solely on the basis of the policy.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
  • To avoid unexpected claim denials, read through your entire contract.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of denials
Noun
  • Pharmaceutical companies will be looking for changes at the agency, too, after rejections or reversals of biotech drugs intended for rare diseases.
    — Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Pharmaceutical companies will also be looking for changes at the agency, following rejections or reversals of biotech drugs intended for rare diseases.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rejections
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“Denegations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denegations. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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