denialism

[dih-nahy-uh-lizuhm]

noun

1. to refuse to accept the existence, truth, or validity of something despite evidence or reasonable support for it.

   Her cynical embrace of election denialism was part of her campaign strategy rather than a reflection of sincerely held concern for ballot security.

Usage

See denier ¹ ( def. ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of denialism¹

First recorded in 1870–75; denial ( def. ) + -ism ( def. )

Example Sentences

Climate denialism, on the other hand, is not.

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And at its most abhorrent, “Riefenstahl” reveals a pernicious denialism too significant to ignore.

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And Kennedy has a long history of HIV denialism.

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The case is unique and momentous because this is the only proceeding where Eastman, along with supporting denialist enthusiasts, testified under oath, cross-examined their critics and presented their full denialism defense.

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The case is unique and momentous because this is the only proceeding where Eastman, along with supporting denialist enthusiasts, testified under oath, cross-examined their critics and presented their full denialism defense.

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