négation

Definitions of négation
  1. noun
    the speech act of negating
  2. noun
    a reply of denial
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    reniement
    the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
  3. noun
    a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement
    synonyms: contradiction
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    type of:
    déclaration
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  4. noun
    opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
    synonyms: contradiction
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    opposition
    the relation between opposed entities
  5. noun
    the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
    synonyms: reniement
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    refus
    the act of refusing
    reniement
    denial of any connection with or knowledge of
    abjuration, abrogation, rétraction
    a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
    prohibition
    refusal to approve or assent to
    type of:
    expression, formulation
    the use of language to perform some act
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