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blanket denial

[/ˈblæŋkɪt dɪˈnaɪəl/]
nounpl: blanket denials
negação categórica
1. An absolute, unqualified refusal to admit or acknowledge something; a complete rejection of all claims or accusations without exception or nuance
The company issued a blanket denial of all allegations of misconduct.
A empresa emitiu uma negação categórica de todas as acusações de má conduta.
2. A sweeping denial that applies to all aspects of an accusation or claim without differentiation
Despite evidence, the politician maintained a blanket denial of the scandal.
Apesar das provas, o político manteve uma negação categórica do escândalo.
Synonyms
flat denialoutright denialcategorical denialcomplete denialsweeping denial
Antonyms
admissionacknowledgmentconfessionpartial admissionqualified acceptance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negação categórica
most common usage
São Paulo
negação em bloco
alternative, less formal
Portugal
negação peremptória
more formal, legal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

to issue a blanket denial
a blanket denial of responsibility
meet with a blanket denial
blanket denial of wrongdoing
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