nondenial denial

A form of non-denial denial — A statement which appears to deny that something is true, but which, when examined carefully, can be seen to have used diversion, bluster, or ambiguity to avoid making a clear, direct denial.

Meanings

nounnondenial denial (plural nondenial denials)

plural nondenial denials

  1. alternativeAlternative form of non-denial denial.
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