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| − | + | '''Denial''' is a [[defense mechanism]] used by someone that is usually applied in situations that might prove the person wrong. It is mainly the assertion that a clarification is false, even though the claim is true. | |
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| + | Denial is usually unjustified—especially in situations that would cause the person's [[ego]] to deflate. | ||
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| + | It is the opposite of admitting a flaw and is mainly a cowardice tactic. | ||
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| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Denial}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Liberal denial]] |
| + | *[[Sin denial]] | ||
| + | *[[Liberal arrogance]] | ||
| + | * [[List of military strategies and concepts]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Military Strategies and Concepts]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Liberal Traits]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Military Strategies and Concepts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:43, May 25, 2024
Denial is a defense mechanism used by someone that is usually applied in situations that might prove the person wrong. It is mainly the assertion that a clarification is false, even though the claim is true.
Denial is usually unjustified—especially in situations that would cause the person's ego to deflate.
It is the opposite of admitting a flaw and is mainly a cowardice tactic.