denial, n. [negation], [rejection], disclaimer, disavowal, controverting, abjuration, disacknowledgment, [refusal], abnegation, [renunciation]. Antonyms: [affirmation], [acceptance], avowal, [confession].

denote, v. [signify], imply, [indicate], [betoken].

denouncing, n. [denunciation].

dent, n. [indentation].--v. indent.

denunciation, n. [condemnation], arraignment, [accusation], fulmination, malediction, stigmatizing.

denunciatory, a. [condemnatory], comminatory, fulminatory

deny, v. [gainsay], [contradict]; disavow, [disown], abjure, [renounce], abnegate.

department, n. [division], [section], [part], [category]; [district], precinct, [branch], province; [station], [sphere], capacity.

departure, n. [deviation]; [retirement], [withdrawal].

depend, v. [lean], rely, [trust].