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 Note

See denier ¹( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of denialism¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

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