die Leugnung, -en
denial
Definition & meaning
Leugnung means denial: the act of saying that something is not true, did not happen, or is not one’s responsibility. It can refer to denying a fact, an accusation, or a belief.
Depending on context, it may also mean disavowal or repudiation.
Grammar & Word origin
Leugnung is a feminine noun: die Leugnung. Its plural is die Leugnungen.
It is formed from the verb leugnen (“to deny”) and the noun-forming suffix -ung .
Synonyms & antonyms
- Abstreitung — denial or disputing of a claim; often close in meaning to Leugnung.
- Verneinung — negation; broader and often more neutral, including simply answering “no.”
- Dementi — a denial, especially an official or public statement.
- Zurückweisung — rejection or dismissal; it need not involve denying that something is true.
Possible antonyms include:
- Eingeständnis — an admission, especially of a fact or wrongdoing.
- Anerkennung — acknowledgment or recognition.
- Bestätigung — confirmation that something is true.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Die Leugnung der Wahrheit war deutlich.noun
The denial of the truth was clear.
Seine Leugnung überzeugte die Polizei nicht.noun
His denial did not convince the police.
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