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Noun Concept
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denial
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(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts WordNet 3.0
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(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect. Wiktionary
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He is in denial that he has a drinking problem. Wiktionary
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defense mechanism
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psychiatry
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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denial
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denial

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