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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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of denialism1

First recorded in 1870–75; denial ( def. ) + -ism ( def. )
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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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I must have seen the same ProPublica report about the company’s aggressive claim denialism 10 times that day.

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Choosing to fight would require someone to change their lifestyle and make potentially challenging sacrifices, so it may be psychologically advantageous, in the short term, to "flee" by choosing climate denialism, Brosch said.

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“It’s also a form of denialism to say it’s all up to the politicians and industry to do something,” Brosch said.

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