Definitions and Examples of denial, negation, rejection
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The act of refusing to acknowledge or accept something as true.
Example
Despite the evidence, he remained in denial about his addiction.
The act of denying or rejecting something; the absence or opposite of an affirmative statement.
Example
The negation of his proposal led to a heated debate among the board members.
The act of dismissing or refusing something or someone; the opposite of acceptance.
Example
Her rejection of his marriage proposal left him heartbroken.
Key Differences: denial vs negation vs rejection
- 1Denial refers to the act of refusing to acknowledge or accept something as true.
- 2Negation refers to the absence or opposite of an affirmative statement.
- 3Rejection refers to the act of dismissing or refusing something or someone.
Effective Usage of denial, negation, rejection
- 1In Debates: Use denial and negation to counter opposing arguments.
- 2In Relationships: Use rejection to express disinterest or refusal.
- 3In Writing: Use these antonyms to create tension and conflict in narratives.
Remember this!
The antonyms of affirmation are denial, negation, and rejection. Use denial to refuse to acknowledge something, negation to express the opposite of an affirmative statement, and rejection to dismiss or refuse something or someone. Use these words in debates, relationships, and writing to create tension and conflict.
