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being in denial is acceptance of a false fact.

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Refusing to accept problems of a certain reality is called?

denial


What is the synonym of denial?

negation, contradiction, dissent, retraction, repudiation, renunciation


Which defense mechanism is being used when someone refuse to accept reality?

Denial


How do you use the words accept and except in the same sentence?

She won't accept help except when it's from a professional.


What do you call a person who can not accept the truth?

A person who can not accept the truth may be described as being in denial, closed-minded, or resistant to facing reality.


What is a word for not wanting to know something?

The word is denial. It means that a person does not want to know or accept something.


Words ending in ial?

dial denial Trial


What is a sentence with the word denial?

* You are said to be in denial if you refuse to believe or accept that something is actually taking place or has actually taken place. * The jurors dismissed his denial of guilt and found him guilty of all charges. * Many rape victims remain in denial as a means of escaping pain and humiliation. * There are many types of denial of service attacks used by crackers on the internet. * A nation's denial of basic human rights is just cause for an embargo against them.


What is the homophone for accept?

The word "accept" only has one homophone: "except." Both words are pronounced the same in some dialects, but they have different meanings, thus making them homophones.


What is unconsciously avoiding the reality of a unpleasant event?

Denial is unconsciously avoiding the reality of an unpleasant event by refusing to accept or acknowledge it. It involves minimizing or distorting the truth to protect oneself from the emotional pain or distress associated with the situation.


Why are gays and lesbians unhappy about the denial of same-sex marriage rights?

The Supreme Courts of the United States, Canada and Mexico have all ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in those countries. Anyone who opposes the civil rights of minorities is likely to meet resistance from minorities who are not willing to accept any unconstitutional denial or restrictions on their rights.


Which words mean the same as 'taking it for granted with no proof'?

Trust, accept, rely on, have faith in, presume true, deem, postulate...