Collocations for denial - noun

firm (esp. BrE), strong, vehement, vigorous
When I asked if she had cheated in the exam, she answered with a vehement denial.

explicit, flat, outright
The document contains an explicit denial that the company ever sold arms.

government, official
Despite official denials, it appears the government did make a deal with the terrorists.

issue, make
The chairman of the company issued a denial of the allegations.
Jefferson made no denial of his actions on that night.

denial from
a denial from senior officials

in denial
Some people are in denial about the situation.