denialism

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪzəm/

Noun

denialism (uncountable)

1. The practice of rejecting propositions which are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence, and often of seeking to influence policy processes and outcomes accordingly.
   • 2008 February 16, Paul Kelly, The Australian:

     At this point Rudd confronts a new denialism. Just as John Howard was wrong to deny the confessional value of the apology, many Laborites are wrong to deny the abject failures of past generation policies.

Synonyms

• negationism

Related terms

• denialist

Translations

• French: négationnisme, dénialisme
• German: Leugnung, Verleugnung
• Italian: negazionismo
• Portuguese: negacionismo
• Spanish: negacionismo

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