The difference between Abnegation and Denial
When used as nouns, abnegation means a denial, whereas denial means the negation in logic.
check bellow for the other definitions of Abnegation and Denial
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Abnegation as a noun:
A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.
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Denial as a noun (logic):
The negation in logic.
Examples:
"The denial of "There might be X" is the null, "False, there is no X."
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Denial as a noun:
A refusal to comply with a request.
Examples:
"Every time we asked for an interview we got a denial."
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Denial as a noun:
An assertion of untruth.
Examples:
"The singer has issued a sweeping denial of all the rumors."
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Denial as a noun:
Refusal to believe a problem exists
Examples:
"We couldn't break through his denial about being alcoholic."
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Denial as a noun (dated, psychology):
A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.
Examples:
"He is in denial that he has a drinking problem."