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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.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of denialism1

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

From Ann Coulter on Ebola to evangelicals on climate change, 2014 was full of award-worthy science denialism.

That word “denialism” is particularly profane, with its unsubtle invocation of the Holocaust.

Moreover, said Cizik, “there are serious spiritual consequences of denialism—it discredits the whole enterprise” of evangelism.

When asked by the BBC about his flirtation with 9/11 denialism—just asking questions, people!

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