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Definition of denialism

denialism

/dɪˈnaɪəlɪzəm/
de · ni · al · ism
Plural:denialisms
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Adjective:denialist
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• noun

1

The practice or policy of persistently refusing to accept an empirically verifiable reality or established historical, scientific, or political consensus, typically to avoid an uncomfortable truth.

Example

"Public health officials warned that widespread scientific denialism was undermining efforts to contain the outbreak."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'skepticism', which involves questioning claims until sufficient evidence is provided, 'denialism' carries a strong pejorative connotation describing the ideological rejection of overwhelming empirical evidence.

• Rhymes for denialism

• Nearby Words

deniable
deniably
denial
denialism
denialist
denier
denigrator

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Denialism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/denialism
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