Deny-er

A denier is an individual who refuses to acknowledge the truth or validity of a statement, theory, or belief, often in the face of overwhelming evidence. This resistance can stem from various motivations, including ideological biases, personal experiences, fear, or a desire to maintain a certain worldview. The term is frequently used to describe those who reject established scientific consensus on issues like climate change or historical events like the Holocaust. The act of denial typically involves dismissing or misinterpreting available data, often employing flawed reasoning or spreading misinformation to support their position. Deniers actively engage in discrediting the sources providing evidence and in the process often try to sway the public opinion to their views.

Deny-er meaning with examples

• The climate change denier consistently dismissed scientific reports, arguing that the data was manipulated by environmentalists. He believed that the natural world corrected itself, and that carbon emissions were exaggerated and irrelevant to climate change. He often cited flawed studies. Despite the consensus, his stubborn denial was persistent.
• She was labeled a Holocaust denier for her public statements questioning the historical record. This was not because she questioned one thing but because she made many public statements. Although a court ruled on the issue in 2000, her denial was unwavering. This made it seem that her statements were in bad faith, which, unfortunately, often happens in court cases.
• The company's actions were exposed after an investigation revealed how the company's CEO was a COVID-19 denier who ignored health guidelines and fostered misinformation among his employees. When people started getting sick the news was initially ignored. In the end he went to jail, after losing a court case.
• Conspiracy theory deniers are quick to dismiss any alternative explanations for significant events, prioritizing their own views, no matter the available evidence. They are often quick to spread alternative theories for any given subject.
• The history denier refused to believe in the documented injustices. They used faulty reasoning to rewrite events. This led to an alternative view of history in their minds, where past events were reinterpreted.