denial in WordNet English dictionary

1. renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
   abnegation  self-abnegation  denial  self-denial  self-renunciation 
   
2. a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
   "he gave evidence for the defense"
   defense  defence  denial  demurrer 
   
3. the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
   "it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"
   denial 
   
4. the act of asserting that something alleged is not true
   denial  disaffirmation 
   
5. (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
   denial