denialism

noun

de·ni·al·ism di-ˈnī(-ə)l-ˌi-zəm

dē-

: the practice of denying the existence, truth, or validity of something despite proof or strong evidence that it is real, true, or valid

This depressing tale is the latest incarnation of denialism, the systematic rejection of a body of science in favour of make-believe.—

Debora MacKenzie

He [Henry Puna] said climate change denialism jeopardised the future of Pacific countries: "Some are not willing to accept the stark realities."—

Ben Doherty

The problem of vaccine denialism is closely tied to the problem of information and authority in the digital age. People prone to skepticism can cover themselves with layers of pseudo-science and conspiracy theories that thicken and harden like papier mache.—

Michael Gerson

Getting accurate information across in the face of this science denialism is something of a minefield, as there is evidence that attempts to correct misinformation may backfire, further entrenching the beliefs of science deniers instead.—

Cathleen O'Grady

Examples of denialism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lake, whose unrivaled support of former President Donald Trump and embrace of election denialism in the 2020 and 2022 elections has raised her profile to national levels, sounded a sour note about Harris’ ascension to the top of the Democratic ticket. —

Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2024 Friction point: In a faith that stresses lawfulness, the Jan. 6 insurrection and rise of election denialism have soured some voters on the GOP, giving Harris a new advantage, Taber argued. —

Erin Alberty, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024 For its part, the Gallego campaign focused on Lake’s election denialism in a digital ad released Tuesday ahead of her speech. —

Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 16 July 2024 Bill Maher challenged former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Donald Trump’s election denialism, as the two sparred on Real Time on Friday over McCarthy’s trek to Mar-A-Lago shortly after the January 6th attack on the Capitol. —

Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for denialism

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